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Definition of striding - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
movementthe act of moving forward with long steps
- Striding across the field, she reached the gate quickly.
2.
sportsTECH. skiing technique using alternate sliding steps and pole plantsTECH.
- Striding is essential for classic cross-country skiing.
Adjective
1.
movementwalking with long, confident steps
- The striding figure crossed the room quickly.
2.
purposeful movementmoving forward with purpose and energy
- The striding athlete approached the finish line.
Origin of striding
Old English, stride (to walk with long steps)
Examples of striding in a sentence
With headphones on, her striding up the hill looked effortless. In the flat section, her striding kept a steady rhythm with each pole plant. The coach corrected his striding before teaching the kick double pole. The striding athlete moved with purpose. A striding silhouette appeared on the horizon. The striding figure was visible from afar.
She moved with a striding confidence through the crowd.
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- French:marche à grandes enjambées, déambulant, ...
- German:Schreiten, schreitend, ...
- Italian:andare a grandi passi, deciso, ...
- Spanish:zancada, decidido, ...
- Portuguese:andar a passos largos, confiante, ...
- Chinese:大步行走, 大步流星的, ...
- Japanese:大股歩き, 大股で歩く, ...
- Arabic:خُطُوّ, واسع الخطى, ...
- Hebrew:פְּסִיעָה אֲרוּכָּה, פּוֹסֵעַ, ...
- Russian:движение широкими шагами, шагающий, ...
- Ukrainian:крокування, крокуючий, ...
- Hindi:लंबे डग भरना, आत्मविश्वासपूर्ण, ...
Definition of stride - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
movementlong step in walking or running
- He took a stride to cross the puddle.
2.
improvementprogress or development towards a goal
- She made great strides in her piano skills..
3.
jazz musicTECH. jazz piano style with a specific rhythmTECH.
- Stride was popular in the 1920s jazz scene.
Verb
1.
walkingintr. walk with long, decisive stepsintr.
- She strides across the room with confidence.
2.
stepping overtr. step over something in one motiontr.
- He strides the puddle effortlessly.
Expressions with stride
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become confident in an activity
Once you hit your stride, the presentations feel easy.
handle difficulties calmly without being upset or embarrassed
She took the criticism in her stride and kept working hard.
accept and deal with something difficult calmly
She took the criticism in stride and continued working hard.
stop moving at the same pace
She didn't break stride as she answered the phone.
become confident in an activity
He caught his stride in the second half of the game.
begin to move at a consistent pace
After ten minutes, you'll catch your stride and breathe more easily.
reach a comfortable and effective pace in an activity
After a few weeks, she found her stride at the new job.
become familiar and efficient with a task
After a few weeks, she got into her stride at work.
reach a comfortable pace while walking or running
After a few minutes, she hit her stride.
moving at maximum speed or efficiency
The athlete was in full stride as he approached the finish line.
without being emotionally disturbed
He handled the bad news in stride.
walk or run at the same speed as someone
She tried to match his stride during the morning jog.
handle problems calmly without getting upset
She takes criticism in her stride and keeps working.
accept something difficult without getting upset
She managed to take the criticism in stride.
handle challenges calmly without getting upset
She took things in her stride when the flight was cancelled.
take longer steps while walking or running
He lengthened his stride to catch up with his friend.
distance covered by one step during walking or running movement
The coach measured his stride length to improve his sprint speed.
jazz piano style with left hand playing bass and chords
He played stride piano in the jazz band.
number of strides taken in a given time, often each minute
The coach measured her stride rate to improve her running efficiency.
Origin of stride
Old English, stride (step) + -an (to go)
Examples of stride in a sentence
His stride quickened as he approached the finish line. The company has made significant strides in technology. His strides in language learning are impressive. Stride requires a skilled pianist to master. He played stride with remarkable precision. He strides through the park every morning.
The actor strides onto the stage with flair. She strides the fence with ease. He strides the gap between the rocks confidently.
View all translations of stride
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- French:enjambée, arpenter, ...
- German:Schritt, schreiten, ...
- Italian:passo lungo, camminare a grandi passi, ...
- Spanish:paso largo, caminar, ...
- Portuguese:passo largo, caminhar, ...
- Chinese:大步, 大步走, ...
- Japanese:大股, 大股で歩く, ...
- Arabic:خُطوة واسعة, مَشَى خُطْوَةً وَاسِعَةً, ...
- Hebrew:פְּסִיעָה, לִצְעוֹד, ...
- Russian:шаг, шагать, ...
- Ukrainian:крок, крокувати, ...
- Hindi:लंबा कदम, लंबे डग भरना, ...
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