1. to travel by getting free rides from passing vehicles

Examples

• They decided to hitchhike across the country during summer break.
• She hitchhiked to the concert when her car broke down.
• It’s not safe to hitchhike alone at night.
• Many young travelers hitchhike through Europe to save money.
• He stood by the highway trying to hitchhike to the next town.
• The backpackers hitchhiked from city to city on their adventure.