en route
/á»´:n'ru:t/
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Definition
- Adverb:
- On or along the way to a destination: Indicates that someone or something is in the process of traveling from one place to another.
- In the course of a journey: Used to describe an event or action that happens while traveling.
Usage
- The primary use of "en route" is to describe the state of being on a journey. It is often followed by "to" to specify the destination.
- It is a formal term borrowed from French, commonly used in written and spoken English, especially in travel, logistics, and military contexts.
Examples
- Adverb:
- The package is en route and should arrive tomorrow.
- We stopped for lunch en route to the conference.
- The general was captured en route to the capital.
Advanced Usage
- "En route from... to...": Specifies both the origin and destination of the journey.
- The ship is en route from Singapore to Rotterdam.
- Used without "to" when the destination is implied or previously stated.
- The flight was delayed, but we are now en route.
Variants and Related Words
- In transit: A synonym often used in shipping and logistics.
- Your luggage is currently in transit.
- On the way: A more common, informal phrase with a similar meaning.
- I'm on the way to the store.
Synonyms
- On the way
- In transit
- Along the way
Related Phrases
- En route to: The most common construction, specifying the destination.
- The ambulance is en route to the hospital.
- Diverted en route: Changed course during the journey.
- Due to bad weather, the plane was diverted en route.
Adverb
- on a route to some place
- help is on the way
- we saw him on the way to California