Definition of "ride shotgun" in English

Verb

1. To accompany the driver of a vehicle on a journey as an armed escort (originally with a shotgun); to accompany someone in order to assist and protect.

   • He attended the meeting to ride shotgun for the sales team, in case anyone had a technical question.

2. To ride in the front passenger seat of a vehicle, next to the driver.

   • When both kids want to ride shotgun with Mom, they’ll just have to take turns.

3. To supervise a process and watch for any risks.