Stride (surname) definition

(1) Significant progress (especially in the phrase "make strides")

"They made big strides in productivity"

(2) A step in walking or running

(3) The distance covered by a step

"He stepped off ten paces from the old tree and began to dig"

(4) Cover or traverse by taking long steps

"She strode several miles towards the woods"

(5) Walk with long steps

"He strode confidently across the hall"