ride down

The phrase "ride down" has versatile applications across different contexts, including equestrianism, nautical activities, and more general actions.

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Definition

B2General

(common)To descend a slope or hill while riding a vehicle or animal.

Example

  • They decided to ride down the hill on their bicycles.

C1Chasing

(common)To pursue and catch up with someone or something while riding.

Example

  • The police had to ride down the suspect through the narrow streets.

C2Equestrianism

(technical)To cause a horse to fall while riding it.

Example

  • The rider managed to ride down the horse during the intense competition.

C2Nautical

(technical)To bear down on a halyard when hoisting a sail.

Example

  • The sailor had to ride down the halyard to set the sail properly.

C1General

(informal)To treat someone with severity or harshness.

Example

  • He felt ridden down by his strict boss.

C2Impact

(technical)To withstand deceleration from forces of impact.

Example

  • The vehicle was designed to ride down the impact forces during a collision.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "ride down":

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