on the road

prepositional phrase4

1. •
   travelling, away from home.

   • Some salesmen spend a lot of time on the road.
2. •
   (US, Canada) At the venue of an opposing team or competitor.
3. •
   Of a purchased vehicle: including everything required in order to start driving, such as registration and taxes.
4. •
   (UK, slang) Not in prison.