abroad

adverb.
1. :

in or to a foreign country. Examples:

to be abroad. to go abroad. to travel abroad. to be live abroad. She worked abroad for a year. He was famous, both at home and abroad He was famous, both in his own country and in other countries). an actress who is popular both here and abroad. both at home and abroad. He hopes to study abroad next year. He hopes to travel abroad next year. He hopes to work abroad next year. He hopes to go abroad next year. The family came here from abroad three years ago. The family came here from a foreign country three years ago. Do you like living abroad? She often goes abroad on business.

2. formal use.: going from one person to the next : talked about, or known about, by many people. Examples: There are rumors abroad that the company is in trouble. A feeling of unease has been abroad these last few weeks. There was news abroad that a change was coming.

3. old-fashioned use. : away from your home. Outside. Outdoors. Example: She doesn't go walking abroad at night. She doesn't go walking outside at night.