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, 12 July 2025
While Terry and his three siblings were young, Jennings was largely on the road touring.
—Julie Tremaine, People.com, 12 July 2025
The reaction to the 2014 Hyde Park show inspired Lynne to bring ELO back on the road for a series of successful arena tours between 2015 and 2019, before announcing their farewell tour last year.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 12 July 2025
With his production being so impressive on the road, the Blue Jays could confidently place him as their No. 3 starter for the next few years.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 July 2025
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 12 July 2025
While Terry and his three siblings were young, Jennings was largely on the road touring.
—Julie Tremaine, People.com, 12 July 2025
The reaction to the 2014 Hyde Park show inspired Lynne to bring ELO back on the road for a series of successful arena tours between 2015 and 2019, before announcing their farewell tour last year.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 12 July 2025
With his production being so impressive on the road, the Blue Jays could confidently place him as their No. 3 starter for the next few years.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 July 2025
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“On the road.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20road. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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