stride

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Stride' usually means to walk or run with long, confident steps. It's like the way a confident person enters a room or an athlete enters a stadium.

Examples in Different Contexts

In social change, 'strides' represent progress in societal or environmental goals. An activist might proclaim, 'We’ve made significant strides in raising awareness about climate change, but there is still much work to be done to drive action.'

Practice Scenarios

Sports

Scenario:

Running efficiency can be greatly increased by understanding proper form and technique.

Response:

Indeed, and optimizing one's stride can significantly affect running performance.

Business

Scenario:

Our quarterly profits have been impressive. It's great to see us improving and growing so consistently.

Response:

Agreed, we have indeed hit our stride and can expect this growth trend to continue.