ride down on

B2 neutral inseparable transitive

In simple words

To rush toward someone on a horse or a vehicle in a threatening or fast way.

Literal meaning: To ride downward directly toward someone.

Meanings

1 B2 neutral

rare

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."

Grammar: inseparable

Usage notes

Most common in historical fiction, Westerns, and war narratives involving cavalry. Rare in everyday modern usage.

enemy soldiers herd target village

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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