# ride down

> English word · Verb · IPA /ˈɹaɪd daʊn/

## Definitions
1. To cause (a horse) to fall when riding.
2. To catch or catch up with (someone) by chasing on horseback or in a vehicle.
3. To bear down, as on a halyard when hoisting a sail.
4. To treat with severity.
5. To withstand deceleration from (forces of impact).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/ride-down