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/
Korean meaning: 기여하지 않고 무임승차하는 행위
Korean pronunciation: 프리 **라**이딩
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
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Free riding while others are providing, just deciding without contributing!
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Origin
'자유롭게(free)'와 '타기(riding)'가 결합되어 19세기 말 기차를 무료로 타는 것에서 시작되어 경제학 용어로 발전했습니다.
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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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