on the way

prepositional phrase5

1. •
   Heading to a certain place.

   • We are on our way to the train station.
2. •
   On one's way.
3. •
   While travelling.

   • We expressed our readiness, and in ten minutes were in the station wagon, rolling rapidly down the long drive, for it was then after nine. We passed on the way the van of the guests from Asquith. — 1897
4. •
   Coming; approaching.

   • Don't panic! Reinforcements are on the way.
   • Spring is on the way.
5. •
   On the direct route that one intends to travel.

   • I can drop you at the station, as it is on my way home.