ride along
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To go for a ride with another or others; especially, to join police officers on their patrol in a patrol car.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Đi cùng người khác, đặc biệt là tham gia tuần tra với cảnh sát
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Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “ride along” mean?
To go for a ride with another or others; especially, to join police officers on their patrol in a patrol car.
Is “ride along” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.