free riding

/F R IY1 R AY0 D IH0 NG/

noun

1
(idiomatic) An opportunity or benefit which has no cost, especially one enjoyed or undertaken at the expense of others.
2
(finance) The practice of buying and selling shares or other securities without actually having the capital to cover the trade.
3
(poker) A hand in which a player can remain without betting further money.

verb

1
To take a free ride; to take advantage of a benefit without contributing.
2
(finance) To buy and sell shares or other securities without actually having the capital to cover the trade.

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