Stride

English Meaning

To walk with long steps, especially in a measured or pompous manner.

1. To walk with long steps, especially in a hasty or vigorous way.
2. To take a single long step, as in passing over an obstruction.
3. To stand or sit astride; straddle.
4. To walk with long steps on, along, or over: striding the stage.
5. To step over or across: stride a brook.
6. To be astride of; straddle.
7. The act of striding.
8. A single long step.
9. The distance traveled in such a step.
10. A single coordinated movement of the four legs of a horse or other animal, completed when the legs return to their initial relative position.
11. The distance traveled in such a movement.
12. A step of progress; an advance. Often used in the plural: making great strides in their studies.
13. hit (one's) stride To achieve a steady, effective pace.
14. hit (one's) stride To attain a maximum level of competence.
15. take in stride To cope with calmly, without interrupting one's normal routine: taking their newfound wealth in stride.