vt to pass over at a step; to step over.
2. stride ·vt to walk with long steps, especially in a measured or pompous manner.
3. stride ·vt to straddle; to bestride.
4. stride ·vt to stand with the legs wide apart; to straddle.
5. stride ·noun the act of stridding; a long step; the space measured by a long step; as, a masculine stride.