Meaning of the word "ride shotgun" in English

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ride shotgun

US /raɪd ˈʃʌt.ɡʌn/
UK /raɪd ˈʃʌt.ɡʌn/
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Idiom

1.

to ride in the front passenger seat of a vehicle

Example:
I always call dibs to ride shotgun when we go on road trips.
Can I ride shotgun with you to the store?
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