stride stride /ˈstraɪd/

noun

1. () A step in walking or running  ( pace , tread , stride )
   a step in walking or running
     He walked with confidence, taking long strides towards his destination.
   He walked with confidence, taking long strides towards his destination.
   
2. () The distance covered by a step  ( stride , footstep , pace , step )
   the distance covered by a step
    He stepped off ten paces from the old tree and began to dig
   he stepped off ten paces from the old tree and began to dig
   
3. () Significant progress (especially in the phrase 'make strides')  ( stride )
   significant progress (especially in the phrase 'make strides')
    They made big strides in productivity
   they made big strides in productivity
   

verb

1. Cover or traverse by taking long steps  ( stride )
   cover or traverse by taking long steps
    She strode several miles towards the woods
   She strode several miles towards the woods
   
2. Walk with long steps  ( stride )
   walk with long steps
    He strode confidently across the hall
   He strode confidently across the hall