1 B2 neutral
To approach someone or something at speed and with force while on horseback or in a vehicle, often with hostile intent.
"The bandits rode down on the wagon train before anyone could react."
inseparable
ride down on
B2 neutral inseparable transitive
To approach someone aggressively or at speed while riding a horse or vehicle.
In plain English
To rush toward someone on a horse or a vehicle in a threatening or fast way.
What does "ride down on" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To ride downward directly toward someone.
Actually means
To rush toward someone on a horse or a vehicle in a threatening or fast way.
Usage tip
Most common in historical fiction, Westerns, and war narratives involving cavalry. Rare in everyday modern usage.
Words that pair with "ride down on"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
enemy soldiers herd target village
How to conjugate "ride down on"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
ride down on
I/you/we/they
3rd person
rides down on
he/she/it
Past simple
rode down on
yesterday
Past participle
ridden down on
have + pp
-ing form
riding down on
continuous
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