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, 24 July 2025
The final major award on the road is the combativity prize.
—Sophie Kaufman, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
The Midwest Princess is making her way back out on the road!
—Nicholas Kobe, People.com, 24 July 2025
The rock band spent much of last year on the road with Taylor Swift in support of the Eras Tour.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 24 July 2025
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2025
The final major award on the road is the combativity prize.
—Sophie Kaufman, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
The Midwest Princess is making her way back out on the road!
—Nicholas Kobe, People.com, 24 July 2025
The rock band spent much of last year on the road with Taylor Swift in support of the Eras Tour.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 24 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 29 Jul. 2025.
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