1. At the same speed or pace (as someone else). No one expected the rookie to do well in his first Olympic race, but he matched the world record holders stride for stride. She was always able to keep up with the boys stride for stride as a kid.

2. At the same level of progress, skill, or success (as someone else) Many expected the new tech company to fold straight away, but it's been able to keep going stride for stride against the major competitors. Most local grocery stores end up closing down when a major retail chain moves into town, but this mom-and-pop shop is matching them stride for stride.