English · Slang Attested

ride the circuit

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To move someone who has been arrested from police station to police station, thereby hindering release.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Di chuyển người bị bắt từ trụ sở cảnh sát này sang trụ sở khác để cản trở việc thả

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Where it’s used: Used American English

“But we don't have to. We can ride the circuit with you. It might take days."

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “ride the circuit” mean?

To move someone who has been arrested from police station to police station, thereby hindering release.

Is “ride the circuit” formal or informal?

ride the circuit is generally slang.

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