Ride off Meaning in English
expression
ˈɹaɪd/ /ˈɔf
RIDE-awf
ɹˈaɪd/ /ˈɒf
RIDE-of
Definition
To leave a place while riding something, usually a horse, bicycle, or motorcycle.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used for horses, bikes, or motorcycles, and suggests leaving in a noticeable or dramatic way. Common in stories and movies: 'ride off into the sunset.' Not used for cars. Often informal or narrative.
Spanish: irse montado - alejarse montandoPortuguese (BR): sair montado - ir embora montadoPortuguese (PT): sair montado - ir-se montadoChinese (Simplified): 骑走 - 骑着离开Chinese (Traditional): 騎走 - 騎著離開Hindi: सवारी करके जानाArabic: يرحل راكبًا - يغادر على ظهر (حصان أو دراجة)Bengali: চলে যাওয়া (সওয়ার হয়ে)Russian: уехать верхом - укатить (на велосипеде/мотоцикле)Japanese: 乗って去るVietnamese: cưỡi đi - chạy xe điKorean: 타고 떠나다Turkish: binip gitmekUrdu: سواری پر روانہ ہوناIndonesian: pergi naik (kuda, sepeda, motor)
Example Sentences
The cowboy rode off on his horse.
basic
After saying goodbye, she rode off on her bicycle.
basic
The police watched the thief ride off quickly.
basic
They rode off into the sunset after the wedding.
natural
He didn't say a word—just got on his bike and rode off.
natural
As the music played, the children laughed and rode off on their scooters.
natural