Banks need to take on board the views of their customers.
It seems that young people are finally taking on board the message that it's not cool to smoke.
New idioms dictionary. 2014.
take on board — (something) to understand and accept ideas and opinions which may change the way you behave in the future. Banks need to take on board the views of their customers. It seems that young people are finally taking on board the message that it s not… … New idioms dictionary
take on board — To receive or accept (suggestions, new ideas, additional responsibilities, etc) • • • Main Entry: ↑board * * * take (something) on board Brit : to decide to accept or deal with (something, such as a suggestion or idea) You will be pleased to note … Useful english dictionary
take someone or something apart — 1. tv. o criticize or defame someone or something. □ They really took me apart, but what the hell? □ The editorial took the whole board apart. 2. tv. to beat or damage someone or something. □ The mugger really took the old lady apart … Dictionary of American slang and colloquial expressions
take — [c]/teɪk / (say tayk) verb (took, taken, taking) –verb (t) 1. to get into one s hands or possession by force or artifice. 2. to seize, catch, or capture. 3. to grasp, grip or hold. 4. to get into one s hold, possession, control, etc., by one s… …
board — [[t]bɔ͟ː(r)d[/t]] ♦♦ boards, boarding, boarded 1) N COUNT: usu n N A board is a flat, thin, rectangular piece of wood or plastic which is used for a particular purpose. ...a chopping board. 2) N COUNT A board is a square piece of wood or stiff… … English dictionary
board — noun 1》 a long, thin, flat piece of wood used for floors or other building purposes. ↘(the boards) informal the stage of a theatre. 2》 a thin, flat rectangular piece of stiff material, e.g. a chopping board or noticeboard. ↘the piece of… … English new terms dictionary
board — 1. noun 1) a wooden board Syn: plank, beam, panel, slat, batten, timber, lath 2) the board of directors Syn: committee, council, panel, directorate, commission … Thesaurus of popular words
board — /bɔd / (say bawd) noun 1. a piece of timber sawn thin, and of considerable length and breadth compared with the thickness. 2. (plural) Theatre the stage. 3. a. Also, shearing board. in a shearing shed, the clear part of the floor on which the… …
take something on board — phrase to consider an idea, problem, or situation and try to deal with it The committee will certainly take your opinions on board before making a decision. Thesaurus: to try to deal with a problem or difficultysynonym Main entry: board * * *… … Useful english dictionary
take part — (in sth) ► to be involved in something with other people: »Most of the board members took part in the discussions. Main Entry: ↑take … Financial and business terms
