on the road
The phrase "on the road" is versatile and widely used to describe various forms of travel, work, and progress.
Definition
B1General
(common)Traveling from one place to another, often over long distances.
Example
- We've been on the road since early morning.
B2Business
(work, common)Traveling for work purposes, such as sales or business meetings.
Example
- She's on the road meeting clients all week.
B2Entertainment
(music, common)Touring or performing in various locations, typically used for musicians or performers.
Example
- The band has been on the road for months.
B2Progress
(figurative, common)Making progress towards a goal or recovery.
Example
- He's on the road to recovery after his surgery.
C1Lifestyle
(informal)Living a nomadic or wandering life.
Example
- They've been on the road for years, never settling down.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "on the road":
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