Reference meaning
ride shotgun
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To accompany the driver of a vehicle on a journey as an armed escort (originally with a shotgun); (by extension) to accompany someone in order to assist and protect.
Other meanings
2. verb
To ride in the front passenger seat of a vehicle, next to the driver.
3. verb
To supervise a process and watch for any risks.
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