free ride

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An opportunity or benefit which has no cost, especially one enjoyed or undertaken at the expense of others.
  2. The practice of buying and selling shares or other securities without actually having the capital to cover the trade.
  3. A hand in which a player can remain without betting further money.
verb
  1. To take a free ride; to take advantage of a benefit without contributing.
  2. To buy and sell shares or other securities without actually having the capital to cover the trade.

Pronunciation

en-au-free ride.ogg

Word forms

free ride free rides free riding free rode free ridden

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