(US, idiomatic) To accompany the driver of a vehicle on a journey as an armed escort (originally with a shotgun); (by extension) to accompany someone in order to assist and protect.
He attended the meeting to ride shotgun for the sales team, in case anyone had a technical question.
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(US, idiomatic, by extension, slang) To ride in the front passenger seat of a vehicle, next to the driver.
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(US, idiomatic, by extension, slang) To supervise a process and watch for any risks.
Him drivin' stage that a-way, he ain't expected none to fight. [...] That's why, when the stage is stopped, the driver's never downed. Which if thar's money aboard, an' the express outfit wants it defended, they slams on some sport to ri…
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