ride1 verbride2 noun
rideride1 /raɪd/ ●●● S2 W2 verb (past tense rode /rəʊd $ roʊd/, past participle ridden /ˈrɪdn/) 
WORD ORIGINride1
Origin:
Old English ridanVERB TABLE
ride
| Simple Form | ||
| Present | I, you, we, they | ride |
| he, she, it | rides | |
| Past | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | rode |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have ridden |
| he, she, it | has ridden | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had ridden |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will ride |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have ridden |
| Continuous Form | ||
| Present | I | am riding |
| he, she, it | is riding | |
| you, we, they | are riding | |
| Past | I, he, she, it | was riding |
| you, we, they | were riding | |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have been riding |
| he, she, it | has been riding | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had been riding |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will be riding |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have been riding |
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- Riding a motorcycle is safer than riding a scooter.
- After you've been riding a bike all day, you're really glad to reach your campsite.
- Bicyclists should ride on the right side of the street.
- His teammates are still riding him about striking out.
- I ride a bicycle to work every day.
- Louise taught her kids to ride and rope on the ranch.
- The kayak rode the waves gently.
- Corporate executives got ready to ride the coming demographic wave.
- He used to be ridden in a twisted mouthpiece double bridle and yet still he was very strong.
- I've been riding this horse for a couple of years now and he never lets me down.
- On weekends, this connoisseur of contemporary language stations himself on the couch, clicker in hand, riding the on-air waves.
- The rain had stopped but the mosquitoes were out in alarming numbers and there was no jeep to ride in.
- They rode through spring - it took two hours or so - and entered summer.
- We still ride hard and take no prisoners.
Longman Language Activatorto drive a car, train, or other vehicle
to drive a car, bus, train etc: · Drive carefully - the roads are very icy.· They drive on the left in the UK.learn to drive: · I'm learning to drive. In fact, I take my test next week.drive a car/bus/truck etc: · We need someone to drive the school bus.· "What car do you drive?" "A Fiat Brava."· Driving a Rolls Royce into a swimming pool was one of the most dangerous stunts Crawford had to perform.
the activity of driving a car or other road vehicle: · Driving in central London is pretty unpleasant.dangerous/reckless/bad/careless driving: · She was arrested for dangerous driving.driving lesson: · I got driving lessons for my 18th birthday.driving offence: · The man was stopped by police for an alleged driving offence.
to drive a vehicle with two wheels, for example a bicycle or motorcycle: · I ride a bicycle to work every day.· Riding a motorcycle is safer than riding a scooter.· After you've been riding a bike all day, you're really glad to reach your campsite.
to control the direction that a vehicle is going in by turning the wheel: · Even the children had a go at steering the boat.· Steer slightly to the right as you enter the bend.steering wheel (=the part of a car that you turn to change direction): · You can adjust the height of the steering wheel.
to be the person who is driving a car, bus etc: · An old Pontiac pulled up, with a young Mexican man at the wheel.· Seymour was glad to be behind the wheel again after his two-year ban.
to be the person who is driving or controlling a large vehicle such as a plane: · The King himself was at the controls when his helicopter landed.· The power boat, with Don at the controls, swept around the bay.be at the controls of: · When I was a child I used to imagine myself at the controls of a fighter plane.
the activity of driving a stolen car very fast and dangerously for excitement: · Joyriding is the most common type of crime among boys under 18.go joyriding: · A group of youths went joyriding in stolen cars, causing three accidents before the police caught them.
to trick someone and make them believe something that is not true to make someone believe something that is not true, in order to get something from them or make them do something: · I realized then that I had been tricked, but it was too late.· I'm not trying to trick you - just answer the question.trick somebody into doing something: · The old man's sons had tricked him into signing the papers.trick somebody out of something (=take something from someone by tricking them): · A man posing as an insurance agent tricked her out of thousands of dollars.
informal to trick someone: · He was trying to con me, and I knew it.con somebody into doing something: · They conned the school district into buying the property.con somebody out of something (=take something from someone by tricking them): · She conned me out of $50.
especially written to make someone who trusts you believe something that is not true because it is useful for you if they believe it: · This was a deliberate attempt to deceive the public.· Many children's lies are unplanned and not actually designed to deceive.· All through the summer Paula was deceiving her husband while she was seeing another man.deceive somebody into doing something: · Thousands of home buyers were deceived into buying homes at inflated prices.deceive yourself: · If you think that everyone is happy with the plan, you're deceiving yourself.
to make someone believe something that is not true by using a clever but simple trick: · His hairpiece doesn't fool anyone.fool somebody into doing something: · They managed to fool the police into thinking they had left the country.have somebody fooled: · The brothers' act had us all fooled.you can't fool me spoken: · You can't fool me - I know he's already given you the money.fool yourself: · Maybe I was just fooling myself, but I really thought he liked me.
to make people believe something that is not true, by deliberately not giving them all the facts, or by saying something that is only partly true: · The report is a deliberate and obvious attempt to mislead.· They were accused of misleading customers about the nutritional value of their product.mislead somebody into doing something: · Agents are accused of misleading clients into signing up for savings plans that were actually insurance policies.
to trick someone into doing something that they will be punished for or embarrassed by: · He said, following his arrest last fall, that the FBI had set him up.· Terry and Donald think I set them up, but it's all a big misunderstanding.
informal to deceive someone, especially someone who is cleverer than you are, or someone who is not easily deceived: · That's the last time he puts one over on me!· Lawyers claim that the tobacco industry, by failing to tell everything it knew about smoking, was putting one over on its customers.
informal to deceive someone, usually by hiding some facts or information: · Don't try and pull the wool over my eyes - I can tell you've been smoking.· The politicians are just trying to pull the wool over voters' eyes again.
to make someone believe you and trust you, especially by making them think you are romantically interested in them: · I can't tell if he really cares about me or if he's just leading me on?· I didn't mean to lead Cassie on, but I didn't want to hurt her feelings either.
informal to deceive someone, especially so that you can get their money: · I'd already given him £50 when I realized he was taking me for a ride.· After the deal was signed, I felt like I'd been taken for a ride.
to cheat someone you pretended to be helping or working with, especially by helping their enemies: · I'm warning you - if you double-cross me, I'll kill you.· Harry and Danny double-crossed the gang and escaped with all the money.
informal to trick or deceive someone, especially so that they become involved in someone else's dishonest activity without realizing it: · The spies duped government and military officials alike.dupe somebody into doing something: · The perpetrators of the hoax managed to dupe respectable journalists into printing their story.
WORD SETSall-terrain, adjectivebackpedal, verbbicycle, nounbicycle, verbbike, nounbike, verbbrougham, nounbuckboard, nounbuggy, nouncab, nouncaravan, nouncarriage, nouncart, nouncarter, nouncarthorse, nouncavalcade, nounchariot, nouncharioteer, nounchuck wagon, nouncoach, nouncoachman, nouncoaster brake, nouncrossbar, nouncycle, nouncycle, verbdismount, verbdogcart, noundogsled, noundray, nounfork, nounfreewheel, verbgoad, verbgoad, nounhackney carriage, nounhandcart, nounhandlebars, nounhansom, nounharness, nounharness, verbhayride, nounhorse-drawn, adjectivehorseshoe, nounhorsewoman, nounhowdah, nounhusky, nounlandau, nounmountain bike, nounoxcart, nounpack animal, nounpack horse, nounpair, nounpedal, nounpedal, verbpenny-farthing, nounpush-bike, nounpushcart, nounreflector, nounrickshaw, nounride, verbsaddle, nounsaddle bag, nounsedan chair, nounsledge, nounsledge, verbsleigh, nounspoke, nounstagecoach, nounsurgery, nounsurrey, nountandem, nounteam, nountrace, nountrailer, nountrap, nountricycle, nountruck, noununicycle, nounvelodrome, nounwagon, nounwagon train, nounwheelwright, noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY
He rode the elevator down to the first floor. There was a large ship riding at anchor in the bay.COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES He’d been riding bareback all his life. We hitched a ride with a trucker. Tom had never ridden pillion before.
American English Ann rides the bus to work.
Ann rides the bus to work. He rode the elevator down to the first floor. There was a large ship riding at anchor in the bay. He’d been riding bareback all his life.· Riding a bicycle is very good exercise.
· They went for a 50 km bicycle ride.
· Her Dad taught her to ride a bike and to drive.
· We used to go for long bike rides in the summer holidays.
· Take your muddy football boots off before you come inside.
American English· It was the first time Craig had ridden a bus downtown by himself.
· It’s a 20-minute bus ride into town.
(=trip in a cab)· It's only a short cab ride to Georgetown.
· My bike isn’t very comfortable to ride.
· To the east is an area of rich farming country.
(=trip on a bicycle for pleasure)· We went for a 20 km cycle ride.
We hitched a ride with a trucker. Tom had never ridden pillion before. (=a time when you are criticized, opposed etc)· She was given a rough ride by the press.· Though the president pushed the bill through the House of Representatives, it faces a rough ride in the Senate.
(=a comfortable trip in an airplane or car) It wasn’t a very smooth ride.
It wasn’t a very smooth ride. (=survive it without being damaged)· The Greek fleet had ridden out the storm near Euboia.
(=survive the situation)· Do you think the government will be able to ride out the storm?
· The centre of town is a five minute taxi ride away.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADVERB· When the roadway was finished four of the boys sat on a train to ride along the roadway.· By this time the body count was getting so high, sensible people refused to ride along with us.· Together they rode along in the dark, Tess holding on to Alec.· Sophia Museum, the Blue Mosque and a ferry ride along the Bosphorus.· Branch manager Richard Fairhurst took a back seat for the day, as he rode along on the back of a tandem.· He rode along the narrow road towards Emminster and his parents' house.· We hired bicycles and rode along the rutted road to the reserve.· She had been riding along a road with a little girl and Clare's small pony Kizzy on a leading rein.
· She was riding around town looking for George on his Bay Horse to hear of his encounter with the Dragon.· They put on a bed sheet and ride around trying to get something out of their systems.· She rode around the blazing pyre.· With all that rubber between you and it, it's like riding around in a car and never getting out.· I never rode around bends or up steep hills.· Later, I asked her if she wasn't frightened to ride around like that.
· Remembering how she had stood on the tower battlements the next morning, watching her knight ride away.· Giving away rides on Air Force One.· They galloped up until they were within shouting distance, exchanged words with Arghatun, and then rode away again.· The prince and the eldest stepsister rode away together.· The group had then ridden away across the river.· As he rides away, the sunset gilds his silhouette.· Tyrion rode away with his army.· As I rode away, I noticed that the front disc brake still faded erratically.
· The leaders turned and rode back to the inferno of a village.· Knights who had ridden forth under the banner of this leader or that rode back on their own.· They rode back to Kinsai late in the afternoon.· Russell mounted his horse, rode off, and rode back at full gallop toward the trailer.· When we're alone, you and I will leave and ride back here to fetch the King.· The master and I rode back to the house that night drunk with joy.· Quickly the king's son mounted his horse again and rode back over forty-nine kingdoms.· They rode back to Queenstown in a silence made steamy by the aftermath of heavy rains.
· Then advance at the charge, in line abreast, and ride down the usurper's camp.· The kids are allowed to ride down if they want the thrill of the elevator ride.· He was ridden down before he could reach the comparative safety of his parsonage at Yateley.· Grant rode down to the river to exchange congratulations with Admiral Porter on their joint victory.· As they rode down the village, George noted how clean and tidy it was.· We rode down in a limousine, my first time in a limousine.· Next day, as Ginger was ridden down the same road, he saw that the bins were still there.· The crested helmet of the warrior gleamed in dawn sun and he turned and rode down on Tallis.
· We rode home through a brilliant day smelling of primroses.· On the long ride home they did not talk much.· We were glad to know that the little boy was allowed to ride home with the others.· On the train ride home, Mr Tanaka sat stone-faced, as if he could not hear the complaining around him.· Five Joan rode home, her heart heavy as lead.· And you expect me to ride home like that?· On the 10-rouble bus ride home, approaching the industrial glare of the night city, we retreat into contemplation.· But Will caught a fever and then rode home through the cold spring rain.
· She performed with great natural charm in a television interview and marvelled at all the stretch-limousines she rode in.· He wants to ride in on pop so we can't ignore him.· Antley has won the past five stakes he has ridden in.· He's just ridden in from London, and his lady's here to meet him.· The rain had stopped but the mosquitoes were out in alarming numbers and there was no jeep to ride in.· The Steam Tank is also very uncomfortable to ride in.· After another hour of waiting and riding in the vehicle followed.
· Then another man picked me up, swung me in front of him and we rode off.· Russell mounted his horse, rode off, and rode back at full gallop toward the trailer.· Ramsay was the first to ride off, with an unknown but substantial following, north-about round the town's broken-down walling.· He looked about him, for once strangely ill at ease, disconcerted to learn that she had ridden off ahead of him.· At the time, however, rejected again, he bade farewell and, dejected, rode off.· Anyway, they're always falling off riding across country and they know how to fall.· He climbs up, rescues her, they ride off together.
· Next morning, with no sign of the Earl, they rode on to Berwick.· We rode on, and I got out at the first stop sign and walked back.· Unfortunately as the blocks reached the wall at either side they could not ride on or off at the ends.· We rode on to Safford, hit a bar and had a hell of a good time.· With three blocks removed, it was just the right length for riding on at one end and off at the other.· General Pemberton rode on himself....· After it's been dished out the paymasters ride on to take the pay to the men cutting down the forest.· The thirteen men moved closer together as they rode on.
· Together they ride out into the country.· He lay on the track for five minutes before being rescued by two friends who were also out riding.· He hunkered down and rode out the storm.· So, at half-past eleven that night, Sapt and I rode out to the house in New Avenue.· No estimates were available on the number of residents who had chosen to ride out the storm.· It needs to ride out the storms of adverse publicity.· Administrative force and nerve were not lacking, and the constitutional government managed to ride out the storm.
· I rode over to Cherry Street and looked at the houses.· Drifting out of an open window, riding over a choppy bassline, comes the distinctive voice of Omar.· George rode over and roped him.· Movie star Tom Mix, filming on location in nearby Bishop, rode over with a mariachi band and joined the party.· The scheme involves trial riding over a series of obstacles.· As their carriage went by, Nora smiling, Sarah aghast, Flynn came riding over.
· Instead they set out to ride roughshod over the legislative branch, attempting to govern without congress rather than with it.
· Her nightgown had ridden up around her waist, and she enjoyed feeling his hard, muscular legs entwined around hers.· I took a horse and rode up.· There was a female slave working outside, but when Burun rode up she did not even raise her head.· So we decide to ride up to Graveyard Lake to see about getting some ducks, or maybe a moose.· Colberg rode up as hundreds of people - women, children, men - ran out of the woods along the riverbank upstream.· He rode up and down Main Street twice, circled the war monument and checked the lot behind the post office.· The Supports are comfortable, they do not ride up or slip down and are suitable for all racket sports.· They rode up in the elevator again.
NOUN· We hired bicycles and rode along the rutted road to the reserve.· I panicked too, and without a moment's hesitation mounted the bicycle and tried to ride away on it.
· From a safe distance he saw him rev up a motor bike and ride away.· Kerry was on his older bike, riding between Ronny Taskin and Alistair in the vanguard of a flock of other boys.· They took the bike then and rode along the coast to Blakeney.· I'd been down the prom on my bike, and was riding up the posh part to our street.· One after the other, Nat, Aldo, Jimmy and Ben got on to their bikes and rode off.· With news like that, you can understand him wanting to get his leg over an old bike and ride all night.
· On the 10-rouble bus ride home, approaching the industrial glare of the night city, we retreat into contemplation.
· Few cars ride and handle so well, even fewer offer such good value for money.· The Indianapolis resident also admitted using marijuana during an afternoon car ride last spring with two other midshipmen.
· She rode on a great crest of spittle, from one tongue, one watery taste, to another.· Chiseled into the first was the outline of a boat riding the crest of a wave.· Lois was riding the crest of it.· Its literacy struggle rode the crest of revolution.· Booker Washington, riding a crest of popularity, taunted Turner with statistics.
· I took a horse and rode up.· The race could have been laid on especially for that horse you rode before.· Russell mounted his horse, rode off, and rode back at full gallop toward the trailer.· For a few minutes, Hope thought of saddling up a horse and riding the eight miles up to Keswick.· Every horse ridden into the fight, my own among them, was dead.· The sun, being creative and horse riding.· A big dray horse might be suited to haul a coal wagon, a more delicate saddle horse to recreational riding.
· Anxiety in the horse has many other unfortunate side effects besides the obvious problems of handling and riding such horses.· Jane had never been known for fights with teachers or desires to ride too many horses.· We could have hiked, taken four-wheel-drive excursions, ridden horses, signed up for diving instruction.· I love to see thern around the place, riding their horses, wearing ties, shooting in their tweeds.· One minute we were riding our horses, the next we were surrounded by five villains intent on murder.· They were always represented as riding splendid snow-white horses, but Homer distinguishes Castor above Pollux for horsemanship.· He had ridden eight of their horses, and studied videos with anyone who asked.· I had a ten-speed bike, and there were kids here who rode their horses to school.
· It needs to ride out the storms of adverse publicity.· He hunkered down and rode out the storm.· Overall, use of search is now widespread enough to enable search firms to ride out storms in specific sectors.· No estimates were available on the number of residents who had chosen to ride out the storm.· Nirvana Inc battened down the hatches and made to ride out the storm.· Roosevelt rode out the storm by stressing the temporary nature of the deal.· A high number of singular military displays more than took up the slack, riding a post- Desert Storm popularity wave.· Administrative force and nerve were not lacking, and the constitutional government managed to ride out the storm.
· When the roadway was finished four of the boys sat on a train to ride along the roadway.· We had seen the little underground train which congressmen rode and we had visited one of our senators in his office.· On the train ride home, Mr Tanaka sat stone-faced, as if he could not hear the complaining around him.· We decide to spend the day in Osaka, a thirty-minute train ride from our apartment.
· He rode women the way he rode waves.· However the early reports from the surfers has been that conditions for riding the waves have actually improved.· Despite this the finale still manages to ride on a wave bigger than any individual personality, bigger than the music itself.· On weekends, this connoisseur of contemporary language stations himself on the couch, clicker in hand, riding the on-air waves.· At the end of the day, who cares if they're boogie boarding off Newquay or riding big waves in Scarborough?· Rex later commented on how smoothly she rode out the waves.
· During his racing career he rode 1,544 winners.· During the subsequent week, she had ridden three winners, only one of which was for Bill Templeman.· Russell's loss was Marcus Gorman's gain, as the 28-year-old stockbroker was riding his first ever winner.· Editors love riding a winner into the ground.· Collectively they rode four winners, six seconds, and two thirds from a total of 34 rides.
VERB· A favourite place was Newbeggin-in-Teesdale where they stayed at a farm and where he learned to ride.· Students may remember their early failures in learning to ride a bike or a skateboard, or learning to swim.· He looked about him, for once strangely ill at ease, disconcerted to learn that she had ridden off ahead of him.· I need help learning how to to ride it and I want to show my friends that I know how.· Eventually she learned to ride with the help of a neighbour.· Once he learned to ride his gains and cut his losses, he never looked back.· She would not have had time to learn to ride a bicycle once refugees and partisans started coming to the house.
PHRASES FROM THE ENTRY► ride a punch/blowPHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► be on/riding the crest of a wave► ride/sit side-saddle
- We can't just let this ride - this kid's future is at stake.
- Marshall accused the court of riding roughshod over individual rights.
- Critics claim that certain powerful interests are able to ride roughshod over plans and competitors.
- He was readily obeyed, even when he outraged the sensibilities of the privileged and rode roughshod over their traditional rights.
- I told them they should be riding roughshod over whoever compiled tha bus and send them to Stavropol Territory right now.
- In particular it has attempted to take on board community aspirations and local authority plans rather than ride roughshod over local wishes.
- Instead they set out to ride roughshod over the legislative branch, attempting to govern without congress rather than with it.
- Recent weeks have seen it ride roughshod over ostrich breeders, society con artists, champagne fraudsters and the occasional fallen tycoon.
- Better than that was riding on his back while he went down on hands and knees and neighed like a horse.
- Dostoevsky wanted to stifle the thought that he was riding on the back of Nechacv's perverse glamour.
- Just by riding on your shoulders, Newt.
- Oblivious to the emotion riding on their backs, Aureole and Pinza came to Epsom with excellent credentials.
- Or you can ride on my back, if you prefer.
- People on welfare are not taking a ride on the backs of other people.
- Power can not ride on an upright back.
- He seems to be riding for a fall, almost recklessly risk-taking.
- Trevor has been riding the waves for more than half his life.
- He rode women the way he rode waves.
- I wanted to ride a wave with her.
- Before Saturday's defeat, the Broncos had been riding high.
- Blackpool are riding high in Division Four, while United have slowly sunk down the table.
- By the summer of 1945, the Allies were riding high.
- The Agnelli family, which owns almost 40% of the company, was riding high.
- The salary cap was not in place when Jimmy was riding high in Dallas.
- Travolta, who is riding high in Hollywood, takes a minor career risk by playing a villain.
- Corbett and Ranulf, riding abreast, stopped and gazed at the chaos.
- If there are six people walking abreast there is little chance that they will create an avenue for you to go through.
- Euro Disney had a bumpy ride as the market digested its results, sinking to a low of 813p down 35p.
- It had been a bumpy ride, through the tail end of a thunderstorm.
- It is therefore going to be, at best, a bumpy ride.
- It was the same man who had jostled her repeatedly during a bumpy ride on the Lexington Avenue Express subway.
- Since the programme was announced in 1998, like previous eradication campaigns, it has had a bumpy ride.
- The plant had had a bumpy ride since Cellatex was sold off by the chemicals giant Rhne-Poulenc in 1991.
- Can I catch a ride with you?
- I caught a ride as far as Columbus, then hitched to Athens.
- Maybe I should call her and catch a ride with you.
- The next morning, all bandaged up, I stuck out my thumb and caught a ride to Tay Ninh.
- Suppose we get a free ride into the land of happiness?
- The company got a free ride on just about everything.
- Critics claim that certain powerful interests are able to ride roughshod over plans and competitors.
- He was readily obeyed, even when he outraged the sensibilities of the privileged and rode roughshod over their traditional rights.
- I told them they should be riding roughshod over whoever compiled tha bus and send them to Stavropol Territory right now.
- In particular it has attempted to take on board community aspirations and local authority plans rather than ride roughshod over local wishes.
- Instead they set out to ride roughshod over the legislative branch, attempting to govern without congress rather than with it.
- Recent weeks have seen it ride roughshod over ostrich breeders, society con artists, champagne fraudsters and the occasional fallen tycoon.
WORD FAMILYnounrideriderridingoverrideverbrideoverrideadjectiveoverriding
1animal [intransitive, transitive] to sit on an animal, especially a horse, and make it move along: She learned to ride when she was seven. He was riding a large grey mare.ride on She arrived riding on a white horse.ride away/across/through etc He rode away across the marshes.2bicycle/motorbike [intransitive always + adverb/preposition, transitive] to travel on a bicycle or motorbike: He had never learned to ride a bicycle. They mounted their bikes and rode off.3vehicle [intransitive always + adverb/preposition, transitive] especially American English to travel in a bus, car, or other vehicle that you are not driving: We got onto the bus and rode into San Francisco.ride in The kids were riding in the back.ride a bus American English Ann rides the bus to work. ► Do not use ride to talk about someone controlling a car or other vehicle. Use drive: the man who was driving the stolen car4in a lift [intransitive always + adverb/preposition, transitive] American English to travel up or down in a liftride up/down He rode the elevator down to the first floor. I rode up to the tenth floor.5water/air a)[intransitive always + adverb/preposition] to be floating in water or in the air: The smaller boat was lighter and rode higher in the water. The moon was riding high in the sky. There was a large ship riding at anchor in the bay. b)ride a wave to float on a wave and move forward with it: surfboarders riding the waves6be riding high to feel very happy and confident: They were still riding high after their election victory.7let something ride spoken to take no action about something that is wrong or unpleasant: What he had said was wrong, and I knew I shouldn’t just let it ride.8ride roughshod over something to ignore someone else’s feelings or ideas because you have the power or authority to do this: The planning authorities should not ride roughshod over the wishes of local people.9annoy somebody [transitive] American English spoken to annoy someone by often criticizing them or asking them to do things: Why are you riding her so hard?10ride on somebody’s shoulders/back if a child rides on someone’s shoulders or back, they are carried in that way11ride a punch/blow to move back slightly when someone hits you, so that you are not hit with so much force: He managed to ride the punch.12be riding for a fall informal to be doing something unwise which could result in failure: I had a feeling he was riding for a fall, and tried to tell him so.ride on something phrasal verb if one thing is riding on another, it depends on it: He knew he had to win – his reputation was riding on it. There’s a lot riding on this match.ride something ↔ out phrasal verb1if a ship rides out a storm, it manages to keep floating until the storm has ended2if you ride out a difficult situation, you are not badly harmed by it: Most large companies should be able to ride out the recession.ride up phrasal verb if a piece of clothing rides up, it moves upwards so that it is no longer covering your body properlyride1 verbride2 noun
rideride2 ●●● S3 noun [countable] EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- a rollercoaster ride
- He pretended to be asleep for the entire two hour ride.
- It's a two-hour ride to the Canadian border.
- On the car ride back from the airport he told her all about his trip.
- She took me to see the horse and asked if I wanted to go for a ride.
- Beyond a quieter plane ride, NoiseBuster is said to lessen the effects of jet lag.
- His progress since has been steady, his number of rides has increased.
- In short, get ready for another wild ride on the information highway in 1997.
- Minnesota boy, 10, goes for joy ride Fridley, Minn.
- With three air-force pilots along for the ride, James flew along a railroad track bordered by tall trees.
THESAURUSby plane/boat/car/bicycle etc
a journey by air: · You should check in at the airport two hours before your flight.
a long journey over the sea: · MacArthur’s epic round-the-world voyage
a short journey by boat from one piece of land to another: · A 30-minute ferry crossing takes you to the island.
a journey by boat for pleasure: · a Mediterranean cruise· a cruise down the Nile
a journey in a car, often for pleasure: · The drive through the mountains was absolutely beautiful.
a short journey in a car, or on a bicycle or horse: · It’s a twenty-minute taxi ride to the station.· a bike ride
Longman Language Activatorto go somewhere in a car or other vehicle to go somewhere in a car: · "How do you get to work?" "I drive."drive to/from/into/through etc: · We drove to the airport, but couldn't find anywhere to park.· They drove home in silence.drive off/away (=leave somewhere in a car): · She drove off without saying goodbye.drive 50 kilometres/100 miles etc: · Was the restaurant worth driving 50 miles for?
to go somewhere in a car, on a bicycle etc - use this especially when you are comparing different methods of travelling: · One group went by car and the others took a taxi.· I can get to work in about 20 minutes by bike.· I went by boat the first time I went to Tahiti.
to go somewhere on a bicycle: · Cycling isn't only good for the environment - it's a great form of exercise too.cycle to/from/through etc: · I usually cycle through the park to get to school.cycle 50 kilometres/10 miles etc: · It took about 20 minutes for her to cycle the 5 miles to her home.
also take a drive American to go somewhere in a car, especially for enjoyment: · We'll go for a drive after lunch and see if we can find this park.· We took a drive down to the ocean.
also take a ride American to go somewhere in a car or on a bicycle especially for enjoyment: · When you've finished your work, shall we take a ride?· It was unusual that someone should be taking a ride on a stormy night like this.
a journey especially British the period you spend travelling from one place to another - use this especially about someone travelling for a long distance or when talking about someone regularly travelling somewhere, for example to school or work: · We had an awful journey - there was heavy snow and the car broke downbus/train/car etc journey: · It was a long train journey to St Petersburg.a two-hour/five-mile journey: · They arrived in Nice after an eight-hour journey by car.make a journey: · These birds make an incredible 10,000-kilometre journey to Africa every winter.
a journey in which you go to a place, stay there for a short time, and then come back. In American English, trip can be used to mean any journey: · We had a fantastic trip - the flight was fine and the hotel was perfect.· The trip to the coast took longer than we expected.take a trip/go on a trip: · They decided to take a trip to Paris.on a trip (=taking a trip): · My husband's away on a business trip in China.business/school/skiing etc trip: · My dad and I used to go on a camping trip alone together every summer.a two-hour/five-mile etc trip American: · It's only a three-hour trip by plane to Seattle.boat/car/plane etc trip: · It's such a nice day - how about going on a boat trip?road trip American (=a long trip in a car): · My friend and I took several road trips to New York City.
a journey for pleasure during which you visit several different towns, areas etc. A tour is also an organized journey made by an entertainer, sports team, or politician in order to perform, play, or speak in several places: · Did you see Bruce Springsteen on his last tour?tour of: · We took a bicycle tour of Tuscany.· The prime minister has left for a three-week tour of South America.on tour: · Norton is on tour promoting her new children's book.a leg of a tour (=part of a tour): · The last leg of the tour will take the team to Dallas.package tour (=planned holiday with all costs included): · They like to take package tours because they hate dealing with details.
a journey in a plane: · All flights to Tokyo were delayed because of bad weather.a 30-minute/3-hour etc flight: · It's a 7-hour flight to New York.
a short journey in a vehicle such as a car, or on a bicycle or a horse: · He pretended to be asleep for the entire two hour ride.bike/car/horse etc ride: · On the car ride back from the airport he told her all about his trip.go for a ride (=ride somewhere just for enjoyment): · She took me to see the horse and asked if I wanted to go for a ride.
a journey in a car: · It's a beautiful day for a drive in the country.a 12-hour/15-minute etc drive: · It's about a 20-minute drive into the city from here.take a drive/go for a drive: · Let's take a drive out to the farm.
a short journey in a boat or ship from one side of a lake, river, or sea to the other: · The crossing from Dover to Calais is often very rough.
a long journey in a boat or ship: · In those days, the voyage to Australia was long and dangerous.
a long journey, especially one made by a group of people, to visit a dangerous place or a place that has never been visited before: · The purpose of the expedition was to explore the North American coastline.· an expedition to the North Pole
a long and difficult journey, for example over mountains or through forests, especially when you are walking. Some people also go on treks for interest and enjoyment: · The team is preparing for a two week trek across the Atlas Mountains.
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nouncourtesy, adjectivecover note, nouncrack-up, nouncrankshaft, nouncrash helmet, nouncruise, verbcruise control, nouncruiser, nouncycle, noundashboard, noundefog, verbdefrost, verbdemist, verbdepot, noundesignated driver, noundiesel, noundiesel fuel, noundifferential gear, noundipstick, noundirt bike, noundirt track, noundisc brakes, noundisengage, verbdismount, verbdistributor, noundouble-decker, noundouble-park, verbdrag race, noundragster, noundrink-driving, noundrive, verbdrive, noundriver, noundriver's education, noundriver's license, noundrive shaft, noundrive-through, noundriving licence, noundriving school, noundriving test, noundrunk driving, noundump truck, noundune buggy, noundust cart, nounemergency brake, nounestate car, nounexcavator, nounexpress, nounfan belt, nounfare, nounfender, nounfender-bender, nounfiller cap, nounfilling station, nounfilter, nounfilter, verbfin, nounfire, verbfire engine, nounfirst gear, nounfishtail, verbflat, adjectiveflat, nounfloorboard, nounfog lamp, nounfour-star, nounfour-wheel drive, nounfreewheel, verbfuel injection, nounfull lock, noungarage, noungarage, verbgarbage truck, noungas-guzzler, noungasohol, noungasoline, noungas pedal, noungas station, noungear, noungearbox, noungear lever, noungear shift, noungear stick, nounglove compartment, noungo-cart, noungo-kart, noungreen light, noungrille, noungritter, nounguardrail, nounhack, nounhackney carriage, nounhandbrake, nounhandlebars, nounhatchback, nounhaulage, nounhazard lights, nounheadlamp, nounheadlight, nounheadroom, nounheap, nounhearse, nounheavy goods vehicle, nounHGV, nounhigh beams, nounhigh-octane, adjectiveHighway Code, nounhijacking, nounhit-and-run, adjectivehitchhike, verbhonk, nounhonk, verbhood, nounhoot, nounhoot, verbhopped-up, adjectivehorsebox, nounhorse trailer, nounhot rod, nounhot-wire, verbhubcap, nounhydroplane, verbignition, nounindicate, verbindicator, nouninner tube, nouninternal combustion engine, nounjack-knife, verbjalopy, nounJeep, nounjuggernaut, nounjump, verbjumper cables, nounjump leads, nounjump-start, verbkickstand, nounkick-start, verbkick-start, nounKlaxon, nounlead-free, adjectivelearner's permit, nounleft-hand drive, adjectivelicense plate, nounlight, nounlimo, nounlimousine, nounlocal, nounlock, verblock, nounlog book, nounlorry, nounlow gear, nounL-plate, nounmagneto, nounmanifold, nounmechanic, nounmeter maid, nounmileage, nounmileometer, nounmilk float, nounminibus, nounminicab, nounminivan, nounmisfire, verbmoped, nounMOT, nounmotocross, nounmotor, nounmotor, adjectivemotor, verbmotorbike, nounmotorcade, nounmotor car, nounmotorcycle, nounmotor home, nounmotoring, nounmotorist, nounmotorized, adjectivemotor pool, nounmotor racing, nounmotor scooter, nounmotor vehicle, nounmoving van, nounmpg, muffler, nounmulti-storey, nounnearside, adjectiveneutral, nounnumber plate, nounoctane, nounodometer, nounomnibus, nounoverdrive, nounovershoot, verbpanel, nounpanel truck, nounpantechnicon, nounpark, verbpark and ride, nounparking, nounparking brake, nounparking garage, nounparking light, nounparking lot, nounparking meter, nounparking ticket, nounpassenger seat, nounpatrol car, nounpatrolman, nounpedal, nounpenalty point, nounpetrol station, nounpick-up, nounpick-up truck, nounpillion, nounpiston ring, nounpit, nounplate, nounplug, nounpneumatic, adjectivepound, nounpower steering, nounprang, verbpremium, nounprovisional licence, nounpush-start, verbrace, verbrace car, nounracing car, nounradar trap, nounradial tyre, nounradiator, nounrank, nounrearview mirror, nounrefuel, verbreg., registration, nounregistration number, nounregular, nounremould, nounremoval van, nounrespray, verbrestraint, nounretread, nounrev, verbreverse, verbreverse, nounreverse gear, nounreversing light, nounride, nounrig, nounright-hand drive, adjectiveroad hog, nounroad rage, nounroad test, nounroadworthy, adjectiveRolls-Royce, nounroof-rack, nounrun, verbrun, nounrunabout, nounRV, nounsaloon, nounsalt truck, nounscooter, nounseat belt, nounsedan, nounself-drive, adjectiveshaft, nounshift, verbshock absorber, nounsidecar, nounsidelight, nounsideswipe, verbsilencer, nounsill, nounslick, nounslipstream, nounsnarl, verbsnarl-up, nounsnow chains, nounsnowmobile, nounsnow plough, nounsnow tire, nounsouped-up, adjectivespare, nounspare tyre, nounsparking plug, nounspark plug, nounspeedometer, nounspeed trap, nounspeedway, nounsplash guard, nounspoiler, nounsports car, nounstall, nounstart, verbstarter, nounstarter motor, nounstation wagon, nounsteamroller, nounsteering, nounstick, nounstick shift, nounstretch limo, nounsump, nounsunroof, nounsupercharged, adjectivesuspension, nountachograph, nountachometer, nountailback, nountailboard, nountailgate, nountailgate, verbtail light, nountailpipe, nountax disc, nountaxi, nountaxicab, nounteamster, nountest certificate, nountest drive, nounthree-point turn, nounthree-wheeler, nounthrottle, nounthrust, nounticket, nountie-up, nountotal, 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COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRYverbs He’d been riding bareback all his life. We hitched a ride with a trucker. Tom had never ridden pillion before.
· Visitors can take a ride on a steam train.
· He went for a ride in a private plane piloted by a friend.
· Ellie gave us a ride to school.
American English:· I left the farm that night, and got a ride into town.
(=get a free ride from a passing vehicle)· He hitched a ride to Denver on a truck.
· Hugh took me for a ride in his new car.
ADJECTIVES/NOUN + ride· The resort is a short bus ride away from the hotel.
· I climbed slowly aboard the bus for the long ride to Hawkesworth.
· The new suspension produces a smoother ride.
· Part of the flight had been a bumpy ride through a thunderstorm.
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES He’d been riding bareback all his life.· Riding a bicycle is very good exercise.
· They went for a 50 km bicycle ride.
· Her Dad taught her to ride a bike and to drive.
· We used to go for long bike rides in the summer holidays.
· Take your muddy football boots off before you come inside.
American English· It was the first time Craig had ridden a bus downtown by himself.
· It’s a 20-minute bus ride into town.
(=trip in a cab)· It's only a short cab ride to Georgetown.
· My bike isn’t very comfortable to ride.
· To the east is an area of rich farming country.
(=trip on a bicycle for pleasure)· We went for a 20 km cycle ride.
We hitched a ride with a trucker. Tom had never ridden pillion before. (=a time when you are criticized, opposed etc)· She was given a rough ride by the press.· Though the president pushed the bill through the House of Representatives, it faces a rough ride in the Senate.
(=a comfortable trip in an airplane or car) It wasn’t a very smooth ride.
It wasn’t a very smooth ride. (=survive it without being damaged)· The Greek fleet had ridden out the storm near Euboia.
(=survive the situation)· Do you think the government will be able to ride out the storm?
· The centre of town is a five minute taxi ride away.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE· A bumpy, shaky ride back across Paris.· It was the same man who had jostled her repeatedly during a bumpy ride on the Lexington Avenue Express subway.· Since the programme was announced in 1998, like previous eradication campaigns, it has had a bumpy ride.· Emma took us all on a bumpy buggy ride over to the second stage, until it was confiscated by security.· It had been a bumpy ride, through the tail end of a thunderstorm.· The plant had had a bumpy ride since Cellatex was sold off by the chemicals giant Rhne-Poulenc in 1991.· Euro Disney had a bumpy ride as the market digested its results, sinking to a low of 813p down 35p.· The Education Department also moved quickly from November 1983, having had a particularly bumpy ride at the hands of the media.
· The hydraulics, in theory, separate the chassis from the body to provide firm suspension yet a comfortable ride.· In fact, the comfortable ride was our most pleasant surprise.· And in both cars passengers will get a firm comfortable ride.· The six-cylinder model has a firmer and lower suspension, though it still produces a comfortable ride.· Springing was provided only on the bolsters and above the axle boxes giving a comfortable ride but a tendency to roll.· The unusually smooth driveline and comfortable ride add to a general sense of well-being.
· Even if she manages to get through her first probationary year, life is not an easy ride for full members either.· Sweeping views of the South Bay, incredible birdwatching, and an easy ride along a stream.· They remind us that we are not called to an easy ride over the waves during our lifetime.· Gazza makes his Lazio debut against his old club and his Tottenham pals aren't going to give him an easy ride.· Holly's easy ride was over.· It has not been an easy ride, however.· Unlike the United States secretary of state, Colin Powell, last month, the president was given an exceptionally easy ride.
· Because as part of their battle plan the taxi drivers are offering them free rides.· It is still acting as if Democrats offer a free ride to Medicare reform and the Republicans a drive over the cliff.· Suppose we get a free ride into the land of happiness?· Taking the patriarchal code literally, however, gives Kelly Flinn a free ride on coveting.· Working Locomotive in the South Yard - Free rides for everyone!· The company got a free ride on just about everything.· Formal inauguration ceremonies are planned for December 17 followed by free rides over the December 18-19 weekend.· But even those that match expectations get no free ride.
· Definitely the place to go after a good bike ride.· It should have been a good ride downtown, through his city.· Fit the 7.50x 16 as fitted to 110 for a better ride and tyre life from the radial tyres.· A brass ring is good for another ride.· Turning down two good, last-minute rides at Kempton in order to be a lad.· Riders may be separated only by seconds, but a good prologue ride is a valuable psychological boost.· It is their first one, but no jockey could have a better ride.· All the good rides went to younger amateur gentlemen.
· The long car ride through the cold night woods flowed back into his mind.· How could a longer ride be less stressful than a shorter one?· They arranged to come that way again next Sunday and then turned their horses eastwards for the long ride home.· Some have long bus rides to and from school, and are exhausted by the end of the day.· The clever Ephron has taken him for a very long ride indeed.· Mutual anger surmounts mutual embarrassment through the rest of the long dark carriage ride.· It was hailed as the longest ride, but Duke was convinced a still longer ride was possible.· We wound up taking him for long rides in the car to settle him down.
· Goodwin's letter was given a predictably rough ride by the liberationist press.· But history says Bill Clinton may be in for a rough ride.· Well, it's turned out not so badly, he thought, although it's been a rough ride.· Even after the Renaissance and the rebirth of learning had reached these shores ears were still having a rough ride.· He felt cold, his arms and legs aching from the rough ride of the previous day.· He cheered Tory backbenchers, but they predicted that the Chancellor could also face a rough ride unless the plan works.· Any member on a committee to which Karl Barth belonged had a rough ride.
· It was a rare family that even bothered to take the short bus ride to the sea.· On advertised steaming days, trains are operating every half hour between 11.00 and 17.30 with short rides in the station yard.· Seclusion is at hand a short train ride from Zurich, whose airport handles sleek business jets in nearly any weather.· The larger town of Keszthely, on Lake Balaton, is a short bus ride away from Heviz and easily reached.· The resort is a short bus ride away and shops and cafés are nearby.· Easily Accessible: Craiglynn is situated in a quiet residential area but within a short bus ride of the centre of Aberdeen.
· By later standards they were rather slow cars, but the trucks gave a smooth ride on straight track.· Please give my compliments to Captain Tynes, and thank him for the smooth ride.· All the rail joints would be welded by the Thermit process, to give a smooth ride throughout.· Fifty years later, it provides a remarkably smooth and engrossing ride to its tragic destination.· Re-designed suspension both front and rear, together with pendulum engine mounts ensure a smooth and quiet ride for Safrane's occupants.· As far as home openers go, there have been smoother rides.· It is expected to be a smooth ride for the bill from here.
· It's a wild ride, man, a wild ride!· We were plowing through the bush to help, and it was a wild ride.· It's a wild ride, man, a wild ride!· The result was a wild emotional roller-coaster ride for all of us.· I was with the team every night, and it was a wild, fantastic ride.· In short, get ready for another wild ride on the information highway in 1997.· While semiconductors and Internet stocks reflected the wild ride for technology stocks, banking stocks displayed powerful consistency throughout the year.· We are just giving up the wild ride.
NOUN· The intrepid four took part in a gruelling sponsored 50-mile bicycle ride.· That's quite a bicycle ride.
· Definitely the place to go after a good bike ride.· Arrangements are made, other kids plan on joining them, and excitedly they organize a group bike ride for that evening.· It was a nine mile bike ride but it was worth it.· We had plenty of time to take a bike ride or walk after dinner, before it got dark.· Ten tokens meant a bike ride round the park with one of his parents.· Ramsey, who grew up in a quirky Pennsylvania family, went for a long bike ride in August 1968.· My parents encouraged me to jump rope, bike ride, play kick-the-can and tetherball.
· The most romantic boat ride is by gondola.· Some outings include short train, cable-car or boat rides.· It is just five yards from the Grand Canal and a picturesque 20-minute boat ride from St Mark's.· The boat ride to the park from the fishing village Labuan is seven hours on hard wooden seats.· You could take ski boat rides, but you had to keep going in a circle to the right.· You can take boat rides, walk the wharf or picnic along the rivers' grassy banks.· Fort Sumter, where the Civil War began, can be toured after a boat ride from the city.
· It was a rare family that even bothered to take the short bus ride to the sea.· Some have long bus rides to and from school, and are exhausted by the end of the day.· But on the bus ride home he resolved to do one thing.· It also gave Catholic a chance for its first bus ride to a game when it plays at Widener.· The larger town of Keszthely, on Lake Balaton, is a short bus ride away from Heviz and easily reached.· He is working with filmmaker Aaron Yamaguchi on a documentary about SlamAmerica, a poetry bus ride across the country.· No one carries more than about $ 1, enough for a train or bus ride and a phone call.· They will fly to Buffalo, then take a two-hour bus ride to Olean.
· Which was a right drag - Kensal Green was a quid cab ride from the West End which was within my pocket.· One seemed to think I wanted a cab ride, but I pointed to my car.
· The long car ride through the cold night woods flowed back into his mind.· C., were penalized for catching a car ride to the end.· From the village, a 10-minute cable car ride delivers you to the slopes.· He could not remember when he had enjoyed a car ride more.· Like children looking for a game to play during a long car ride, Boynes shouted to his driver, Spec.
· A number of Farnham members rode in the Farnham to Winchester and back 53-mile reliability cycle ride.· The sponsored cycle ride for Darnley Miners came and went.· It may be just a gentle daily stroll or cycle ride or something much more strenuous.· I still left Winston Street every morning for the long cycle ride through town and up the Banbury Road.· A cycle ride, walk or swim at least three times a week will boost your circulation and help maintain a healthy bloom.
· They arranged to come that way again next Sunday and then turned their horses eastwards for the long ride home.· Within half an hour they were filing back on to a bus for the three-hour ride home.· On the train ride home, the compartment no longer seemed like a compact travelling home.· Dave took a nap on the ride home.· Their gathering for the bus ride home is often the occasion for a racial attack.· He was given the silent treatment during the wagon ride home.· At that point, even a 3, 000-mile plane ride home into relentless headwinds almost seemed preferable to Vancouver.· Keep leftovers only if there is enough ice or frozen gel remaining to keep them cool for the ride home.
· If you prefer leaving the driving to some one else, a sleigh ride may be in order.
· The centre is a thirty minute walk or a five minute taxi ride away.· She says did you enjoy your taxi ride?
· This train ride felt like that - except that the station wouldn't have saved him from the nightmare.· Lethamhill is in the town of Helensburgh, a half-hour train ride from Glasgow.· A long train ride to an owl called Maggie.· Seclusion is at hand a short train ride from Zurich, whose airport handles sleek business jets in nearly any weather.· The 75-ton monster was spotted by staff at Three Bridges station, a short train ride from busy Gatwick Airport.· I mean, a chump who spends an entire three-hour train ride returning voice mail?· Vernazza is nearest - a short train ride or lovely hour-and-a-half walk away - appearing like an unexpected vision as you approach.· It is smaller and more refined than its sister city, a 21-hour train ride to the south.
VERB· Each had caught his share of rides.· I caught a ride as far as Columbus, then hitched to Athens.· C., were penalized for catching a car ride to the end.· The next morning, all bandaged up, I stuck out my thumb and caught a ride to Tay Ninh.
· But it wasn't just the surfers who enjoyed the ride, the canoeists had a great day out too.· Next you rocket through space mountain, which you enjoy more than any ride you have ever whizzed through.· She would probably have enjoyed the ride in Dunbar's big Bentley.· On Steamdays visitors can enjoy rides in the 1930s steam trains and see the activities of a steam locomotive depot.· There's plenty of time to enjoy the ride and time to show off some skill and control.· A cool but bright autumn day promised, and at any other time Isabel would have enjoyed the ride.· By midmorning the park was already lively with families enjoying thrill rides and grilled bratwurst.· We can be confident, as the anarchy gets under way, that we will enjoy the ride.
· Maybe she would relish a return and revel in her celebrity as the girl who got the helicopter ride.· He often scored free tickets and would get rides to the shows from the fans.· Most stable-lads would have counted themselves lucky even to get a ride let alone to win a race.· The company got a free ride on just about everything.· Suppose we get a free ride into the land of happiness?· The ones whose children drive themselves or get a ride with friends for their rare appearances at the pool.· And in both cars passengers will get a firm comfortable ride.· We got a ride on a truck that bounced along the dusty road to the village.
· Goodwin's letter was given a predictably rough ride by the liberationist press.· By later standards they were rather slow cars, but the trucks gave a smooth ride on straight track.· The murderer may have been somebody he picked up to give a ride to.· All the rail joints would be welded by the Thermit process, to give a smooth ride throughout.· He gives her rides on his bicycle to help her with her schemes.· We are just giving up the wild ride.
· Lord knows where they're heading, but you really should go along for the ride.· We know some kids who go on these rides all the time.· I felt like going for a ride and when I saw you take horse I followed, seeking companionship.· Minnesota boy, 10, goes for joy ride Fridley, Minn.· But do members just go along for the ride?· Want to go for a ride?· He practically invited you to go for a ride in his car.· Or she probably chose me for him and he just went along for the ride.
· Unable to sleep, I hitched a ride up the road to the start.· We had hitched a ride with an armored unit, 6 Patton tanks.· He worked on farms to pay for food and hitched a ride wherever he could.· The soldier hitched a ride on the boat with the youngest princess and her prince.· Edward paddled across the river to the highway, hitched a ride into town and bought back beer.· He'd hitched a ride from a 1950s hearse.· Explore the ruins. Hitch a ride in the van to canoe in Laguna Verde.
· Because as part of their battle plan the taxi drivers are offering them free rides.· It is still acting as if Democrats offer a free ride to Medicare reform and the Republicans a drive over the cliff.· Simply scour playgrounds for bullied, spectacled children and offer a ride around the park in exchange for pocket money.· They offer neighbors rides to hospitals, to services.· Now cops will concentrate on visiting biker meets and offering assessment rides and general handling advice.· It offers ride, resort and restaurant reviews, trivia and newsy updates.· In the early afternoon a farmer stopped his wagon and offered Jimmy a ride.· H., has been offering day rides since the 1970s.
· The drinking public was now aware they were being taken for a ride by the brewing barons.· Nicola explodes with anger when she discovers stud boss Andrew has been taking her for a ride.· The tour includes lunch at the Grand Hotel and guests take a carriage ride on Mackinac Island.· They claim they've been taken for a ride.· We had plenty of time to take a bike ride or walk after dinner, before it got dark.· Read in studio A glider pilot is trying to popularise a new aerial sport by taking people for free rides.· You can take boat rides, walk the wharf or picnic along the rivers' grassy banks.
PHRASES FROM THE ENTRYPHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► be on/riding the crest of a wave► ride/sit side-saddle
- I had nothing better to do, so I thought I'd go along for the ride.
- But do members just go along for the ride?
- His pride would never let Olajuwon simply go along for the ride.
- I was wondering if you fancied coming along for the ride.
- I went along for the ride.
- Lord knows where they're heading, but you really should go along for the ride.
- Or she probably chose me for him and he just went along for the ride.
- Other major players in the Las Vegas casino market came along for the ride.
- The dancers were flown to Washington, with Talley Beatty going along for the ride.
- Any member on a committee to which Karl Barth belonged had a rough ride.
- But history says Bill Clinton may be in for a rough ride.
- Even after the Renaissance and the rebirth of learning had reached these shores ears were still having a rough ride.
- He cheered Tory backbenchers, but they predicted that the Chancellor could also face a rough ride unless the plan works.
- Well, it's turned out not so badly, he thought, although it's been a rough ride.
- Euro Disney had a bumpy ride as the market digested its results, sinking to a low of 813p down 35p.
- It had been a bumpy ride, through the tail end of a thunderstorm.
- It is therefore going to be, at best, a bumpy ride.
- It was the same man who had jostled her repeatedly during a bumpy ride on the Lexington Avenue Express subway.
- Since the programme was announced in 1998, like previous eradication campaigns, it has had a bumpy ride.
- The plant had had a bumpy ride since Cellatex was sold off by the chemicals giant Rhne-Poulenc in 1991.
- After the deal was signed, I felt like I'd been taken for a ride.
- I'd already given him £50 when I realized he was taking me for a ride.
- Well, at least he's not going to take her for a ride, like her first husband.
- He wanted to take her for a ride.
- I wish I could take them for a ride in my little airplane and show how beautiful the world can look.
- Nicola explodes with anger when she discovers stud boss Andrew has been taking her for a ride.
- Opo would ease between her legs and take her for rides.
- We took it for a ride.
- Corbett and Ranulf, riding abreast, stopped and gazed at the chaos.
- If there are six people walking abreast there is little chance that they will create an avenue for you to go through.
- Euro Disney had a bumpy ride as the market digested its results, sinking to a low of 813p down 35p.
- It had been a bumpy ride, through the tail end of a thunderstorm.
- It is therefore going to be, at best, a bumpy ride.
- It was the same man who had jostled her repeatedly during a bumpy ride on the Lexington Avenue Express subway.
- Since the programme was announced in 1998, like previous eradication campaigns, it has had a bumpy ride.
- The plant had had a bumpy ride since Cellatex was sold off by the chemicals giant Rhne-Poulenc in 1991.
- Can I catch a ride with you?
- I caught a ride as far as Columbus, then hitched to Athens.
- Maybe I should call her and catch a ride with you.
- The next morning, all bandaged up, I stuck out my thumb and caught a ride to Tay Ninh.
- Suppose we get a free ride into the land of happiness?
- The company got a free ride on just about everything.
- Critics claim that certain powerful interests are able to ride roughshod over plans and competitors.
- He was readily obeyed, even when he outraged the sensibilities of the privileged and rode roughshod over their traditional rights.
- I told them they should be riding roughshod over whoever compiled tha bus and send them to Stavropol Territory right now.
- In particular it has attempted to take on board community aspirations and local authority plans rather than ride roughshod over local wishes.
- Instead they set out to ride roughshod over the legislative branch, attempting to govern without congress rather than with it.
- Recent weeks have seen it ride roughshod over ostrich breeders, society con artists, champagne fraudsters and the occasional fallen tycoon.
WORD FAMILYnounrideriderridingoverrideverbrideoverrideadjectiveoverriding
1car/train etc a journey in a vehicle, when you are not drivingride in He invited me to go for a ride in his new car. Can you give me a ride back to town? Sammy had promised to take me for a ride in his truck. I managed to get a ride down to the station. We hitched a ride (=got a free ride from a passing vehicle) into town.car/bus/train etc ride A fifteen minute taxi ride will take you to the airport.a smooth/comfortable/bumpy etc ride The new model offers a lovely smooth, comfortable ride.► see thesaurus at journey2horse/bicycle a journey on a bicycle, a horse, or a similar animalride on Can I have a ride on your bike?a bike/bicycle ride Shall we go for a bike ride this afternoon?3a rough/easy ride informal if people give someone, especially someone in authority, a rough or an easy ride, they make a situation difficult or easy for them: Journalists gave the prime minister a rough ride at the press conference. The chairman will face a rough ride from shareholders. The president will not have an easy ride when he gives his account of events.4a bumpy ride informal if something has a bumpy ride, it experiences a lot of problems: Shares had a bumpy ride yesterday, falling by an average of 15%. The new bill could be in for a bumpy ride when it is put before parliament.5take somebody for a ride spoken to trick someone, especially in order to get money from them: I’d just begun to realise he was taking me for a ride.6come/go along for the ride spoken to join what other people are doing just for pleasure, not because you are seriously interested in it: A couple of friends had come along for the ride.7machine at a fair a large machine that people ride on for fun at a fair: We went on loads of rides.8path literary a path for riding on a horse in the countryside: a grassy rideCOLLOCATIONSverbstake/have a ride· Visitors can take a ride on a steam train.go for a ride· He went for a ride in a private plane piloted by a friend.give somebody a ride· Ellie gave us a ride to school.get a ride American English:· I left the farm that night, and got a ride into town.hitch a ride (=get a free ride from a passing vehicle)· He hitched a ride to Denver on a truck.take somebody for a ride· Hugh took me for a ride in his new car.ADJECTIVES/NOUN + ridea car/bus/train etc ride· The resort is a short bus ride away from the hotel.a short/long ride· I climbed slowly aboard the bus for the long ride to Hawkesworth.a smooth/comfortable ride· The new suspension produces a smoother ride.a bumpy ride· Part of the flight had been a bumpy ride through a thunderstorm.