take to the road

obsolete

(obsolete) To become a highwayman.

Japanese Meaning

（古語）街道強盗、すなわち路上で盗みを働く盗賊になること

After losing his livelihood, he decided to take to the road and rob travelers by night.

生計を失った後、彼は街道強盗になり、夜に旅人を襲うことに決めた。

Sense（1）

(obsolete) To become a highwayman.

takes to the road

（ present singular third-person ）

taking to the road

（ participle present ）

took to the road

（ past ）

taken to the road

（ participle past ）