on the trot prepositional phrase3 •(UK, informal) Successively, in succession; one after the other.We played five gigs on the trot. •(UK, slang) on the run; fleeingThe former South London publican admitted at the Old Bailey that he "went on the trot" on Christmas Day, 1986 following a brawl at a party […] — 2001 •(informal) Continually busy.I've been on the trot all day.