Definition

Adverbial Phrase / Prepositional Phrase: 1. Traveling, on a journey: The state of being away from home, typically for an extended period, often for work, touring, or a trip. 2. Away from home, at an opponent's venue: In sports, used to describe a team playing games at the opponent's location or stadium, not their own home venue.

Usage and Examples

• Traveling / On a journey:
  • After graduating, she spent a year on the road, exploring the country.
  • The band has been on the road for eight months promoting their new album.
• Away from home (in sports):
  • The team has a strong record on the road this season.
  • They find it difficult to win games on the road.

Advanced Usage

• "To be on the road to recovery": To be in the process of getting better after an illness or setback.
  • After the surgery, he is finally on the road to recovery.
• "To hit the road": To begin a journey or to leave.
  • It's getting late; we should hit the road.

Variants and Related Words

• Road trip (n): A long journey made by car, often for pleasure.
  • We're planning a road trip across the southern states.
• Roadworthy (adj): In a condition suitable for driving on the road.
  • The old car is still roadworthy.

Synonyms

• Touring: Traveling from place to place, typically for performances.
• Away: Used in sports contexts (e.g., an away game).

Related Phrases

• On the road again: Restarting a journey or tour, often with a sense of familiarity or routine.
  • The repairs are done, so we're on the road again.
• Life on the road: The lifestyle associated with constant travel.
  • Life on the road can be exciting but also lonely.

Related Idioms

• The road less traveled: A choice or path in life that is unconventional or not chosen by most people.
  • She decided to take the road less traveled and start her own business.
• All roads lead to Rome: Many different methods will lead to the same result.
  • You can approach the problem in various ways; all roads lead to Rome.

Noun

1. travelling about
   • they took the show on the road
   • they lost all their games on the road