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Meaning of en route
The primary meaning of "en route" is to be on the way to a destination.
Etymology of en route
The phrase "en route" is borrowed from French, where "en" means "on" or "in" and "route" means "road" or "way"
Historically, the term has been used in English since the 17th century to describe something that is happening or situated on the way to a destination
Synonyms
on the way
en passage
during transit
in transit
on route
while traveling
on the road
underway
in progress
ongoing
on the move
traveling
journeying
proceeding
advancing
moving
progressing
en marche
afoot
under way
in motion
on the go
on the march
on the journey
on the trip
on the travel
on the voyage
Definitions
- On or along the way to a destination
- * During a journey or trip
- * While something is being transported or transmitted
Usage Examples
- We stopped for lunch en route to the beach
- * The package was lost en route to its destination
- * The bus broke down en route to the city