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, 5 Aug. 2025
The meet marks the most significant test on the road to October’s World Championships in Jakarta, Indonesia.
—Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Prince Harry and King Charles are reportedly on the road to reconciliation.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 5 Aug. 2025
The top five was rounded out by No. 3 Georgia, No. 4 Penn State and No. 5 Notre Dame, whom the Broncos will face on the road Oct. 4.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 4 Aug. 2025
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 Aug. 2025
The meet marks the most significant test on the road to October’s World Championships in Jakarta, Indonesia.
—Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Prince Harry and King Charles are reportedly on the road to reconciliation.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 5 Aug. 2025
The top five was rounded out by No. 3 Georgia, No. 4 Penn State and No. 5 Notre Dame, whom the Broncos will face on the road Oct. 4.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 4 Aug. 2025
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“On the road.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20road. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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