Meaning & Definition of word "Ride"

Ride

/raɪd/

1. A journey on or in a vehicle, animal, or device.
- Example: That was a fun ride at the amusement park.
2. A mechanism such as a roller coaster or ferris wheel that people use for entertainment.
- Example: The new ride at the fair is thrilling!
3. An offer to give someone a lift in a vehicle.
- Example: Can I get a ride home after the party?

1. To sit on and control the movement of a vehicle, animal, or device.
- Example: I love to ride my bicycle in the park.
2. To travel by vehicle, animal, or similar means.
- Example: They decided to ride the train to the city.
3. To be carried along or to endure something.
- Example: He had to ride out the storm until the weather cleared.

Middle English ride, from Old English rīdan; related to Old Norse rīða.

give a ride:

to provide someone with transportation.

ride shotgun:

to sit in the front passenger seat of a vehicle.

one ride too many:

to indicate someone has gone too far in their behavior or actions.

take for a ride:

to deceive someone or lead them into a situation where they are taken advantage of.

rider:

A person who rides an animal or vehicle.

rideable:

Suitable for riding.

rideshare:

A service that connects passengers with drivers for transportation.

Meaning: To ride someone's coattails

Example Sentence: He got into the club because he was riding her coattails.

Meaning: Ride or die

Example Sentence: They're best friends; it's ride or die for them.