Meaning of 'ride'

noun

a journey in a vehicle (usually an automobile)

Synonyms: drive

noun

a mechanical device that you ride for amusement or excitement

verb

harass with persistent criticism or carping

Synonyms: rally

verb

copulate with

Synonyms: mount

verb

keep partially engaged by slightly depressing a pedal with the foot

Example: "Don't ride the clutch!"

verb

move like a floating object

verb

ride over, along, or through

verb

be carried or travel on or in a vehicle

Example: "I ride to work in a bus"

verb

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

Synonyms: sit

verb

climb up on the body

Example: "Shorts that ride up"

verb

sit on and control a vehicle

Example: "I ride my bicycle to work every day."

verb

continue undisturbed and without interference

Example: "Let it ride"

verb

lie moored or anchored

Example: "Ship rides at anchor"

verb

be contingent on

Example: "The outcomes rides on the results of the election"

Synonyms: turn on depend on devolve on depend upon hinge on hinge upon

verb

have certain properties when driven

Example: "This car rides smoothly"

Synonyms: drive

verb

be sustained or supported or borne