ride on (something or someone)

phrasal verb

rode on (something or someone); riding on (something or someone); rides on (something or someone)

: to depend on (something or someone)

The future of the company rides on the success of this deal.

Our hopes are riding on you.

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Safety issues surrounding e-scooter riders who take passengers and ride on pavement were also addressed in the report. —

Tanya Mohn, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024 Board the Veterans Day Flyer and journey through the Texas Hill Country Enjoy a nostalgic train ride on the Bertram Flyer. —

Ana Gutierrez, Austin American-Statesman, 8 Nov. 2024 He was penalized for a safety violation involving a wall ride on the final lap. —

David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024 Without that commitment, the authors argue, older divisions will return, with central and eastern Europe turning more hawkish while northern and western Europe continue to free ride on Washington. —

Sumantra Maitra, Foreign Affairs, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for ride on (something or someone)

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“Ride on (something or someone).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ride%20on%20%28something%20or%20someone%29. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.

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