Pronunciation: /fri ˈraɪdər/
noun a person who benefits from something without paying for it
A1 A free rider is someone who benefits from a situation without contributing anything.
A2 In group projects, a free rider is someone who doesn't do their fair share of the work.
B1 Free riders often take advantage of public goods without paying for them.
B2 Companies may struggle with free riders who use their resources without paying for them.
C1 Economic theories discuss the concept of free riders and the impact they have on markets.
C2 Governments try to prevent free riders from exploiting public services without contributing to them.
formal The free rider problem occurs when individuals benefit from a public good without contributing to its costs.
informal Don't be a free rider and make sure to pitch in for the group project.
slang Stop being a free rider and start pulling your weight.
figurative In life, being a free rider will only get you so far before people catch on to your actions.
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