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Definition on the road in British English

on the road phrase

phrase
1

travelling in a car, bus, or truck, especially for a long distance or a long period of time

Example

We've been on the road now for five hours.

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2

if entertainers are on the road, they are travelling to many different places to perform

Example

The band was on the road for seven months last year.

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3

going from one place to another because you do not have a permanent home

Example

250,000 teenagers decided to live life on the road.

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4

if a car is on the road, it is in a good enough condition to drive and you have paid for insurance and tax

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Definition on the road in British English