ride by
The phrase "ride by" can refer to passing by a location or person while riding a vehicle or to a specific type of violent act in certain contexts.
Definition
A2General
(informal)To pass by someone or something while riding a vehicle like a bicycle, motorcycle, or car.
Example
- She decided to ride by the park to see if her friends were there.
- They rode by the old house on their way to the beach.
C1Violence
(slang, African-American Vernacular English)To conduct a drive-by shooting, either targeting a location or a person.
Example
- The gang members planned to ride by their rival's territory.
- The neighborhood was on edge after the recent ride by.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "ride by":
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