Meaning of ride the circuit | Babel Free

Definitions

1. To travel between small towns on horseback, usually to preach or preside over courts of law.
2. To move someone who has been arrested from police station to police station, thereby hindering release.
   slang

Examples

“"Although commissioned, Hale J did not ride the circuit, his place being taken by Francis Swanton, the clerk of assize."”

“"Likewise, other local lawyers would ride the circuit for a session or two, briefly joining the core group as it traveled the circuit, and return home."”

“Usually Methodists dealt with this problem by having their ministers "ride the circuit" by periodically visiting homes and class meetings.”

“Dr. Strang was the superintendent of the Home Missionary Work. He took a liking to Stanley and told him that they would give him work in the ministry, if he would ride the circuit.”

““But we don't have to. We can ride the circuit with you. It might take days."”

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