walk with long, decisive steps in a specified direction

he strode across the road

we are striding confidently towards the future

cross (an obstacle) with one long step

a long, decisive step

he crossed the room in a couple of strides

a step or stage in progress towards an aim

great strides have been made towards equality

trousers

denoting or relating to a rhythmic style of jazz piano playing in which the left hand alternately plays single bass notes on the downbeat and chords an octave higher on the upbeat

he's a noted stride pianist