verb
/ˈraɪd/ rides; rode /ˈroʊd/; ridden /ˈrɪdn̩/; riding
to sit on and control the movements of (a horse, motorcycle, bicycle, etc.) [+ obj]
to travel to a place as a passenger on or in (something that is moving, such as a bus, a train, or an elevator) [+ obj] (chiefly US)
to go on a mechanical ride at an amusement park or similar place [no obj]
[+ obj] chiefly US :to travel over or on (a road, railway, trail, etc.) in a car, on a train, on a bicycle, etc.
[no obj] of a vehicle :to move over the surface of a road in a specified way
[+ obj] :to be supported or carried on (a wave) :to move on (a wave)
[+ obj] US informal :to criticize or make jokes about (someone) constantly or frequently in usually a harsh or annoying way
be riding for a fall
informal :to be doing something that is likely to lead to failure or disaster
be riding high
informal
to be very happy and excited
to be very successful
let (something) ride
informal :to allow (something) to go unnoticed :to ignore (something)
ride herd on
US informal :to keep (someone or something) under close watch or control
ride on
[phrasal verb]
ride on (something or someone)
to depend on (something or someone)
If you have money riding on something or someone, you have bet money on that thing or person.
ride out
[phrasal verb]
ride (something) out or ride out (something) :to succeed in surviving or getting through (something dangerous or harmful that cannot be stopped or avoided)
ride shotgun
informal :to ride in the front passenger seat of a vehicle
ride up
[phrasal verb] of clothing :to move up your body as you move
noun
plural rides
[count] a usually short journey in or on a vehicle
a usually short journey on a horse or other animal
used to describe what the experience of riding in a car or other vehicle is like; usually singular
a large machine at an amusement park, fair, etc., that people ride on for enjoyment
the act of riding on such a machine
along for the ride
informal :doing something with other people without being seriously involved in it or having a serious interest in it
take (someone) for a ride
informal :to trick or fool (someone) especially in order to get money