What Does ON DECK Mean?
The Quick Answer
ON DECK means "Ready."More Detail...
The phrase ON DECK is widely used, especially in the US, with the meaning "ready." For example:- Jo: The first act is on at 8 o'clock.
- Sam: Make sure everyone is ON DECK by 7:45 p.m. We don't want to miss the start.
Image for ON DECK
When I write ON DECK, I mean this:

"Ready"
Summary of Key Points
We have summarized the key points in the table below:ON DECK | |
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Definition: | Ready |
Type: | Word |
Guessability: | ![]() 3: Guessable |
Typical Users: | ![]() Adults and Teenagers |
Example of ON DECK Used in a Text
ON DECK
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