Meaning of stride In English

• 0 an important positive development:

  • The West made impressive strides in improving energy efficiency after the huge rises in oil prices during the 70s.

  • The group has made strides to expand internationally.

• 1 a long step when walking or running:

  • She attributes her record-breaking speed to the length of her stride.

• 2 trousers:

  • a new pair of strides

• 3 to walk somewhere quickly with long steps:

  • She strode purposefully up to the desk and demanded to speak to the manager.

  • He strode across/into/out of the room.

• 4 to walk somewhere quickly with long steps:

  • She strode across the room and demanded to speak to the manager.

• 5 an important positive development:

  • They have already made great strides in improving service.

• 6 a step, esp. a long step:

  • He reached me in one long stride.