In the road Meaning in English
expression
Definition
'In the road' means something or someone is located on the main surface vehicles drive on, often blocking or present within the path for cars or traffic. Sometimes it refers literally to being on a street or road.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used when something is literally on the driving surface and could be obstructing traffic ('There’s a box in the road'). Don't confuse with 'on the road', which can mean traveling. Usually, 'in the road' implies a potential hazard for vehicles.
Example Sentences
There’s a cat in the road.
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Be careful! There’s glass in the road.
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A tree fell in the road after the storm.
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Why is that couch just sitting in the road?
natural
The bike lane is blocked because there’s construction equipment in the road.
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I almost missed the turn because there was a huge truck parked in the road.
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