ride (EN)

verb, noun

verb “ride”

1. to travel by sitting on and controlling a horse, bicycle, motorcycle, or similar
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   She rides her bicycle to school every day.
2. to travel as a passenger in a vehicle
   We rode the bus to the city center.
3. to travel along or through (a path)
   They rode the trail through the mountains.
4. (of a ship or object) to float or be carried on water or air
   The boat rode the waves during the storm.
5. (figuratively) to take advantage of or benefit from a trend or situation
   The company rode the wave of popularity to increase sales.
6. (US, informal) to nag or criticize someone repeatedly
   His coach kept riding him about his performance.
7. (of clothing) to move or shift from its place
   The skirt kept riding up as she walked.
8. (slang) to have sexual intercourse
   They decided to ride after a romantic evening.

noun “ride”

1. a trip taken by riding on a horse, bicycle, or similar
   She went for a ride on her new horse.
2. a journey taken in a vehicle
   We enjoyed a peaceful ride through the countryside.
3. a lift given to someone in another person's vehicle
   Can you give me a ride to the station?
4. an amusement ridden at a fair or amusement park
   The roller coaster is my favorite ride at the fair.
5. (informal) a vehicle, especially a car
   That's a cool ride you've got there.
6. an exciting or wild experience
   Launching the new product has been quite a ride.
7. (slang) an act of sexual intercourse
   He was hoping for a ride after the date.