ride
verb [ T ]
uk/raɪd/ usrode | riddento deal effectively with a situation that changes quickly or is difficult, usually getting an advantage from it:
He came to Iowa Falls in 1985, and has ridden the ups and downs of the rural economy ever since.
They rode the stock market recovery so effectively that the value of their portfolio increased by 146% during the last quarter.
be riding for a fall
to be involved in a situation that may end badly:
The specialist mortgage lender's lowly rating is because of widespread concerns that the buy-to-let housing market is riding for a fall.
be riding high
to be having a period of great success:
Shares in the telecoms company are riding high, at around $24 per share.
ride the wave (of sth) (also ride the crest of a wave)
to enjoy the advantages of a particular situation:
Banks who rode the mortgage wave for years are now experiencing much harder times.
Phrasal verbs
ride on sth
ride sth out
ride
noun
uk/raɪd/ usa bumpy/rough/easy, etc. ride informal
used to describe a situation that is dangerous, difficult, easy, etc.:
Stocks could be in for a bumpy ride as Wall Street tries to guess the outcome of the Federal Reserve's next monetary policy meeting.
See also
free ride noun
take sb for a ride informal
to intentionally do something dishonest or unpleasant in order to get an advantage for yourself:
Some so-called "market professionals" have been taking inexperienced shareholders for a ride.