Give a ride Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɡɪv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɹaɪd

GIV-uh-RYDE

UK

ɡˈɪv/ /æɪ/ /ɹˈaɪd

giv-uh-RYDE

Definition

To drive someone to a place in your car or other vehicle, usually as a favor.

Usage & Nuances

Usually informal and friendly. 'Give a ride' is more common in American English; in British English, 'give a lift' is used. Collocates almost always with car/vehicle transport—not for horses, bikes, or formal transport.

• Spanish: llevar en coche - dar un aventón
• Portuguese (BR): dar carona - levar de carro
• Portuguese (PT): dar boleia - levar de carro
• Chinese (Simplified): 搭车 - 送一程
• Chinese (Traditional): 搭便車 - 載一程
• Hindi: लिफ्ट देना - सवारी देना
• Arabic: توصيلة
• Bengali: গাড়িতে তুলে নেওয়া - গাড়িতে পৌঁছে দেওয়া
• Russian: подвезти - дать подвезти
• Japanese: 車で送る - 車に乗せる
• Vietnamese: cho đi nhờ xe - chở ai đó
• Korean: 태워주다 - 데려다주다
• Turkish: arabaya almak - arabayla bırakmak
• Urdu: سفر پر لے جانا
• Indonesian: mengantar - memberi tumpangan

Example Sentences

Can you give me a ride to school?

basic

She often gives her friend a ride after work.

basic

My dad will give us a ride to the airport.

basic

Thanks for giving me a ride home last night!

natural

If you ever need someone to give you a ride, just let me know.

natural

He offered to give me a ride when it started to rain.

natural