on the road
idiom
1
: traveling especially in a car, truck, bus, etc.
We've been on the road since Tuesday.
Musicians often spend many months on the road.
2
of a vehicle
: being used
You don't see too many of those cars on the road anymore.
3
: in good enough condition to be legally driven
It will cost $1,500 to get the car back on the road.
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Water depth - The deeper the water, the sooner a vehicle loses traction on the road.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2025
Bindi Irwin is on the road to recovery after a medical emergency forced her to miss this year's Steve Irwin Gala in Las Vegas.
—Mekishana Pierre Published, EW.com, 13 May 2025
The Rockies slipped to 2-19 on the road, the worst start in franchise history away from Colorado.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 13 May 2025
Dave Matthews is spending much of the summer on the road with the Dave Matthews Band.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 13 May 2025
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2025
Bindi Irwin is on the road to recovery after a medical emergency forced her to miss this year's Steve Irwin Gala in Las Vegas.
—Mekishana Pierre Published, EW.com, 13 May 2025
The Rockies slipped to 2-19 on the road, the worst start in franchise history away from Colorado.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 13 May 2025
Dave Matthews is spending much of the summer on the road with the Dave Matthews Band.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 13 May 2025
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“On the road.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20road. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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