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in the dashboard vs on the dashboard

Both 'in the dashboard' and 'on the dashboard' are commonly used, but they have slightly different meanings. 'In the dashboard' implies something is physically located inside the dashboard, while 'on the dashboard' suggests something is placed on top of the dashboard.

Last updated: April 01, 2024 • 9513 views

in the dashboard

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to something located inside the dashboard of a vehicle.

Use 'in the dashboard' when describing something that is physically inside the dashboard of a vehicle, such as wiring or components.

Examples:

The mechanic found a loose wire in the dashboard.
There is a hidden compartment in the dashboard of the car.

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I leave the keys in the dashboard.
There's no sign of tampering, but we found a wireless pinhole camera hidden in the dashboard.
In the dashboard section you can configure the behaviour of the Plasma dashboard. Right now there are two options:
Widgets are small windows that you can add to your dashboard in order to have permanent access to a particular web page. Scroll down in the dashboard view to find the 'Add widgets' drop-down menu.
There's a control on the steering wheel that allows me to choose what dial I have in the middle of the dashboard.
Good: A route-guidance display integrated into the dashboard in a high central position which does not obstruct any other displays or controls.
Existing notes can be edited in the same way as explained in the 'Dashboard' section.
Moreover, based on the data in the banks' restructuring dashboard, it appears realistic that the bank can meet its target of completing the restructuring of its corporate debt by year-end 2012 and of retail debt by 2013.
I noticed what looked like remnants of a rubber ring on the dashboard.
Your prints are on the dashboard.
The keys are on the dashboard.
The dashboard is a Christmas tree and the car has stopped.
Not like there was anything left to glean from the dashboard video.
The dashboard will show the same widgets present on the desktop.
The dashboard is a thin liquid film transistor like you get on aircraft.
You can't even understand the dashboard.
The dashboard's genuine leather With isinglass-
Got a plastic Jesus on the dashboard.
That little bear on the dashboard... nodding his head up and down.
Perfect for cleaning the dashboard of your '92 Subaru.

Alternatives:

inside the dashboard
within the dashboard
within the instrument panel

on the dashboard

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to something placed on top of the dashboard of a vehicle.

Use 'on the dashboard' when describing something that is resting or placed on the surface of the dashboard, such as a phone or a map.

Examples:

She left her keys on the dashboard of the car.
There is a GPS device on the dashboard.

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I noticed what looked like remnants of a rubber ring on the dashboard.
Your prints are on the dashboard.
Pixie on the dashboard.
The stuff on the dashboard is calcium-based, used for trucks, cars, motorcycles.
And then, I had a drinking cup with a magnet that I stuck on the dashboard.
Got a plastic Jesus on the dashboard.
That little bear on the dashboard... nodding his head up and down.
Your prints are on the dashboard.
There's a hospital personnel parking pass on the dashboard.
It was right in front of her on the dashboard.
Please, no feet on the dashboard.
Look what's on the dashboard.
Nothing is lighting up on the dashboard?
Even things that don't go together, like this hat clip on the dashboard.
I should point out that it's the custom for Indian taxi drivers to carry a figurine of their chosen God on the dashboard of their car.
Now slowly, go ahead And put both of your hands on the dashboard.
Throw your weapon from the car and place your hands on the dashboard.
It even has a button marked "Race" on the dashboard.
It even has a button marked "Race" on the dashboard.
And please don't put your feet up on the dashboard.

Alternatives:

resting on the dashboard
placed on the dashboard
sitting on the dashboard

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