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Free ride

noun, verb

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Noun
  1. 1
    An opportunity or benefit which has no cost, especially one enjoyed or undertaken at the expense of others. idiomatic

    "Previously, shoppers were given a free ride on charges until the end of the month. Now interest will start on the day of purchase on accounts with balances."

  2. 2
    The practice of buying and selling shares or other securities without actually having the capital to cover the trade.
  3. 3
    A hand in which a player can remain without betting further money.
Verb
  1. 1
    To take a free ride; to take advantage of a benefit without contributing.

    "Finally, the level of excludahility of a CPR should affect the propensity to free ride."

  2. 2
    To buy and sell shares or other securities without actually having the capital to cover the trade.

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