1. To enter (some place) with long steps, especially in a hasty, vigorous, or determined manner. The CEO strode in, cast her eyes around the office approvingly, then hurried out against just as quickly. You need to stride right in there and demand a raise—you deserve it!

2. To walk in or through some place with long steps, especially in a hasty, vigorous, or determined manner. You can always find the same group of power walkers striding in the park first thing in the morning. There are few things more majestic than seeing a pride of lions striding in the Savannah.