Ride-along
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 Alternative form of ridealong. alt-of, alternative
"A ride-along serves several purposes. First, some candidates want to become fire fighters because of the glorified lifestyles portrayed by Hollywood heroes, and a ride-along will allow a potential member to experience the reality of the fire department."
- 2 A person who goes on a ridealong.
"As a ride-along, you have up front close experience on how our police officers operate day and night out enforcing the laws of DC."
- 3 A member of an organization who is more of a follower than a leader. broadly
"Being a ride-along doesn't make you immune, but it takes the bull's-eye off your back."
- 4 A piece of marketing material that is included in a mailing about a different product.
"Stacks of ride-alongs that share the cost of the mailing."
Example
More examples"A ride-along serves several purposes. First, some candidates want to become fire fighters because of the glorified lifestyles portrayed by Hollywood heroes, and a ride-along will allow a potential member to experience the reality of the fire department."
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