Sekirov Dictionary

free ride

noun 3
verb 2
forms 8

noun3

•
An opportunity or benefit which has no cost, especially one enjoyed or undertaken at the expense of others.
- Previously, shoppers were given a free ride on charges until the end of the month. Now interest will start on the day of purchase on accounts with balances. — 1980
The practice of buying and selling shares or other securities without actually having the capital to cover the trade.
A hand in which a player can remain without betting further money.

verb2

•
To take a free ride; to take advantage of a benefit without contributing.
- Finally, the level of excludahility of a CPR should affect the propensity to free ride. — 1999
To buy and sell shares or other securities without actually having the capital to cover the trade.

forms

free rode · free-rode · free ridden · free-ridden · free riding · free-riding · free rides · free-rides

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