26984 words

stride

7 definitions • 9 examples
1

Examples:

make strides in The West made impressive strides in improving energy efficiency after the huge rises in oil prices during the 70s.
make strides to The group has made strides to expand internationally.
2
a long step when walking or running:

Examples:

She attributes her record-breaking speed to the length of her stride.
3

Examples:

pair of strides She got a new pair of strides, and they look fab.
4
to walk somewhere quickly with long steps:

Examples:

stride purposefully She strode purposefully up to the desk and demanded to speak to the manager.
stride across/into/out of He strode across/into/out of the room.
5
to walk somewhere quickly with long steps:

Examples:

She strode across the room and demanded to speak to the manager.
6

Examples:

They have already made great strides in improving service.
7
a step, esp. a long step:

Examples:

He reached me in one long stride.

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