road
noun
Definitions of road noun
- A1CountableUncountable
a constructed hard surface for vehicles to travel on
They drove along a winding road.
This road can be very slippery in winter.
Many long-haul truck drivers use this road regularly.
Phrases of road noun
- on the road
Refers to a vehicle that is in good working order and is legally permitted to be driven.
• After a thorough repair, the vintage car is finally back on the road.
Idioms
- All roads lead to Rome
This idiom suggests that there are many different ways to achieve the same ultimate goal.
• Although we took different strategies, all roads lead to Rome, and we all successfully completed the project in the end.
- Get out of the road!
A rude command used to tell someone to move out of the way.
• "Hey! Get out of the road! You're blocking my view," he said rudely.
- take to the road
To begin a journey or to set out on a trip.
• After a brief rest, they took to the road again.
- road to Damascus
A 'road to Damascus' experience is a transformative event that causes a fundamental shift in one's beliefs or values.
• After experiencing a severe health scare, he had a 'road to Damascus' experience and decided to change his lifestyle.
- one for the road
A final alcoholic drink taken before departing.
• After a night at the bar, we decided to have one for the road.
- come to the end of the road
To reach the conclusion or final stage of something, such as a project, relationship, or endeavor.
• After many years of effort, the research project has finally come to the end of the road.
- all roads lead to Rome
This idiom suggests that there are many different routes or methods to achieve the same ultimate goal.
• We tried different approaches to complete the project, but all roads led to Rome, and we succeeded in the end.
- be on the road to something
Likely to achieve a particular outcome or be in the process of progressing toward a goal.
• After months of rigorous training, he is on the road to becoming an Olympic athlete.
- get out of the road!
Used to abruptly and rudely demand someone to move out of the way.
• "Hey, get out of the road! You're blocking my view," he said rudely.
- the road to hell is paved with good intentions
This idiom is used to express that having good intentions alone is not sufficient; one must act upon those intentions, as failing to do so can lead to negative outcomes.
• He had intended to help his friend, but his interference only made the situation worse; it just goes to show that the road to hell is paved with good intentions.