The idiomatic expression "to have someone on board" means to gain their support, cooperation or involvement in a project, plan or organization. It implies that the person is actively participating and contributing towards its success.
Usage examples
We need to present our new project idea to the management team. It would be great to have someone on board who has experience in successfully launching similar projects.
The marketing department is launching a new campaign, and they are looking to have someone on board with strong social media skills to manage the online presence.
The construction project is progressing, but we need to have someone on board who can supervise the work and ensure it meets quality standards.
Sentences with «to have someone on board»
This is further proof of deceptive promotions geared to having you on board as quickly as possible. (binarysoftware.org)
Parents truly are our most important allies, so having them on board with the process isn't optional. (playtherapycolorado.com)