sit on and control the movement of (an animal, typically a horse)

Jane and Rory were riding their ponies

I haven't ridden much since the accident

be carried or supported by (something moving with great momentum)

a stream of young surfers fighting the elements to ride the waves

the fund rode the growth boom in the 1980s

be full of or dominated by

you must not think him ridden with angst

the crime-ridden streets

yield to (a blow) so as to reduce its impact

Harrison drew back his jaw as if riding the blow

have sex with

annoy, pester, or tease

if you don't give all the kids a chance to play, the parents ride you

a journey made on a horse, bicycle, or motorcycle, or in a vehicle

I took them for a ride in the van

investors have had a bumpy ride

a roller coaster, roundabout, or other amusement ridden at a fair or amusement park

an act or instance of having sex

a cymbal used for keeping up a continuous rhythm