on the road

idiom

: traveling especially in a car, truck, bus, etc.

We've been on the road since Tuesday.

Musicians often spend many months on the road.

of a vehicle : being used

You don't see too many of those cars on the road anymore.

: in good enough condition to be legally driven

It will cost $1,500 to get the car back on the road.

Examples of on the road in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The Bronx native posted a workout video on Thursday (Aug. 29) showing off components of her routine while on the road for tour. —

Michael Saponara, Billboard, 30 Aug. 2024 The Clippers, who had their entire schedule released on Thursday along with the rest of the NBA, will return to their old digs to face the Lakers on the road on Feb. 28 and March 2. —

Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2024 Yes, this team is spinning its wheels on the road to nowhere. —

Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2024 Survivors are also encouraged to safely share their own personal stories and find support on the road to healing on the No More Silence: Speak Your Truth platform. —

Katcy Stephan, Variety, 14 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for on the road

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