Collocations with "be on"

To be currently following a specific eating plan, usually to lose weight.

to be regularly taking a prescribed medicine

To be in the process of taking a course of antibiotics.

To be regularly taking a particular drug.

The heating system is currently active.

To be currently using the phone.

to be regularly taking the contraceptive pill

To be in a situation that is getting worse and will likely result in something bad.

Indicates the heater is currently operating.

To be a member of the board of directors.

to exist or operate on a particular basis

To be released from prison on the condition of good behavior.

To be busy talking to someone on the telephone; also (BrE) to have a telephone line installed.

To be scheduled to travel on a specific flight.

To be standing for a long period of time.

To be currently in a period of repeated success or failure.

To be in the process of attacking.

Describes the state of the wipers being in an activated state.

To be currently participating in a march.

the brake is engaged

An idiomatic way to say a search has started and is in progress.

In a sports or parliamentary context.

The light is currently showing a certain color.

To be in a state of improving or increasing.

To be working as the operator of the switchboard.