free riding — the practice of benefiting from a collective resource or effort without contributing or paying for it
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the practice of benefiting from a collective resource or effort without contributing or paying for it
Pronunciation (IPA): /friː ˈraɪdɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- The group project failed because of too much free riding and not enough teamwork.
- My roommate is the king of free riding - he enjoys our clean apartment but never helps with chores.
- The government introduced new policies to reduce free riding in public transportation.
free riding
NOUN[/friː ˈraɪdɪŋ/]
the practice of benefiting from a collective resource or effort without contributing or paying for it
the practice of benefiting from a collective resource or effort without contributing or paying for it
Free riding while others are providing, just deciding without contributing!
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“The group project failed because of too much free riding and not enough teamwork.”
“My roommate is the king of free riding - he enjoys our clean apartment but never helps with chores.”
“The government introduced new policies to reduce free riding in public transportation.”
“Stop free riding on our Netflix account and get your own subscription!”
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