On the road Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹoʊd

ON thuh ROHD

UK

ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /ɹˈəʊd

ON thuh ROHD

Definition

"On the road" usually means traveling, especially by car or other vehicle, or being away from home for work or other reasons.

Usage & Nuances

Often used for business trips, touring performers, or truck drivers: e.g., "He's on the road all week." Can literally mean driving/traveling, but also means being away a lot. Not used for walking/traveling on foot.

• Spanish: en la carretera - viajando (de viaje)
• Portuguese (BR): na estrada - viajando
• Portuguese (PT): na estrada - em viagem
• Chinese (Simplified): 在路上 - 出差
• Chinese (Traditional): 在路上 - 出差
• Hindi: सड़क पर - यात्रा में
• Arabic: على الطريق - في سفر
• Bengali: রাস্তায় - পথে
• Russian: в дороге - в пути
• Japanese: 移動中 - 旅の途中
• Vietnamese: trên đường
• Korean: 도로에서 - 이동 중
• Turkish: yolda
• Urdu: سفر میں - راستے میں
• Indonesian: di jalan - dalam perjalanan

Example Sentences

He is on the road for work all week.

basic

We saw many trucks on the road this morning.

basic

My favorite band is on the road this summer.

basic

After days on the road, we finally reached our destination.

natural

He's always on the road, so it's hard to find a time to meet.

natural

I love feeling free when I'm on the road with no set plans.

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