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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While on the road - Opt for the middle lanes and remain on higher ground.
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 28 Sep. 2025
The Fighting Irish pounded Arkansas on the road and won with a much higher margin of victory than Ole Miss had against the Razorbacks.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Sep. 2025
That is not only about your safety, but the safety of others on the road.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
The Golden Bulls will be on the road for their next two matchups.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2025
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 28 Sep. 2025
The Fighting Irish pounded Arkansas on the road and won with a much higher margin of victory than Ole Miss had against the Razorbacks.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Sep. 2025
That is not only about your safety, but the safety of others on the road.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
The Golden Bulls will be on the road for their next two matchups.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for on the road
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“On the road.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20road. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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