Drive

/dɹˈa‌ɪv/

/ˈdɹaɪv/

Definitie & Betekenis van "drive"

to drive

WERKWOORD

rijden, besturen

to control the movement and the speed of a car, bus, truck, etc. when it is moving

Intransitive: to drive somewhere | to drive in a specific manner | to drive

Example

You should drive with both hands on the steering wheel.

I usually drive to school, but today I 'm taking the bus.

Please be careful and drive within the speed limit.

1.1

rijden, meebrengen

to transport a particular person somewhere using a motor vehicle, particularly a private car

Transitive: to drive sb somewhere

Example

John 's brother drove him to the train station for his trip.

She drove her children to school every morning.

His friend drove him to the concert because he did n't have a car.

1.2

rijden, besturen

to be able or competent enough to fully control a car and make it move towards the direction one desires

Intransitive

Example

I learned to drive when I was 18.

Do you know how to drive?

1.3

rijden, besturen

to be the owner of a particular type of vehicle

Transitive: to drive a particular vehicle

Example

He drives a red convertible.

My neighbor drives a hybrid electric car.

They drive a minivan for their family trips.

1.4

rijden, besturen

(of a motor vehicle) to be controlled by a driver

Intransitive: to drive to a direction

Example

A delivery truck drives down the street, dropping off packages.

She watched as a motorcycle drove by with a loud roar.

duwen, drijven

to move something forward swiftly and forcefully

Transitive: to drive sth into sth

Example

She used a hammer to drive the nail into the wooden board.

He used the heavy machinery to drive the pile into the ground during construction.

aansporen, drijven

to make someone act in a specified way, particularly one that is considered inappropriate or unacceptable

Ditransitive: to drive sb to do sth

Example

The desire for revenge can drive individuals to commit hurtful acts.

Competition among team members drove them to excel in their performance.

Peer pressure can drive teenagers to engage in risky behavior.

drijven, duwen

to move, propel, or throw with great force

Transitive: to drive sth somewhere

Example

The wind drove rain against the windowpane.

The strong wind drove the leaves across the street.

The turbulent river currents drove the small boat dangerously close to the waterfall.

drijven, motiveren

to push someone to try or work extremely hard to reach a goal

Transitive: to drive sb

Example

The authoritarian manager 's approach was to drive employees through fear tactics.

The unscrupulous employer implemented strategies to drive employees mercilessly.

In some sweatshops, the goal is to drive workers relentlessly.

5.1

aandrijven, stimuleren

to be the influencing factor that causes something to make progress

Transitive: to drive a change or progress

Example

The desire for sustainability is driving changes in consumer behavior.

Entrepreneurship and small businesses have been driving local economic development.

Healthcare reforms are expected to drive improvements in patient care.

drijven, sturen

to compel a group of animals or people to move in a certain direction

Transitive: to drive sb/sth somewhere

Example

The ranchers drove their cattle across the open plains.

They drove the horses into the corral before the storm arrived.

The sheepdog helped the farmer drive the sheep into the pen.

6.1

de uitzetting, wegjagen

to compel someone to leave a place, particularly a place they were settled in

Transitive: to drive sb from a place

Example

Years of famine and poverty drove the people from the fertile plains they had lived on for generations.

The war drove thousands of refugees from the region, forcing them to seek shelter in neighboring countries.

The destruction caused by the wildfire drove hundreds of families from the region.

aandrijven, beweging geven

to generate the power necessary to make a machine work

Transitive: to drive a machine

Example

The motor drives the conveyor belt in the factory.

Solar panels can drive the lights in the house.

Hydroelectric dams drive the turbines to generate energy.

schoppen, slaan

(primarily in ball games) to kick or hit the ball with such force that sends it flying forward

Transitive: to drive a ball somewhere

Example

The golfer drove the ball straight down the fairway with precision.

With a strong kick, he drove the ball past the goalkeeper and into the net.

She used her powerful swing to drive the ball over the net in tennis.

forceren, doorbreken

to use force in order to create an opening through something

Transitive: to drive an opening through sth

Example

The construction crew drove a path through the dense forest.

To reach the other side, they had to drive a tunnel through the mountains.

Workers used heavy machinery to drive a trench through the frozen ground.

doordringen, vooruit gaan

(in sports) to advance with the ball toward the goal, aiming to score points or create opportunities for the team

Intransitive: to drive to a direction

Example

In the final minutes of the game, he used his speed to drive past the defenders and score a crucial basket.

As the rugby team gained possession, they quickly formed a coordinated attack to drive towards the try line.

During the basketball game, the point guard led a fast break, skillfully dribbling to drive towards the basket for a layup.

Drive

ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD

oprit, toegangsweg

a short road or path leading from a street to a building

rit, bestuur

the act of traveling in a vehicle, typically an automobile, to reach a destination

laan, boulevard

a wide scenic road planted with trees

duw, kracht

the act of applying force to propel something

aandrijvingsmechanisme, transmissiesysteem

a mechanism by which force or power is transmitted in a machine

drang, motivatie

a strong desire and determination to succeed

Example

The team 's collective drive and dedication resulted in their triumphant victory at the championship.

The entrepreneur 's drive was evident in the way he tirelessly worked to turn his startup into a thriving business.

Despite numerous setbacks, his drive kept him focused on his goal of becoming a professional athlete.

drive, afslag

a long, powerful golf shot from the tee

What is a "drive"?

A drive in golf refers to a long, powerful shot usually played from the tee, a small peg that holds the ball at the start of a hole. It is typically made with a driver, a club with a larger head designed to hit the ball a great distance. The goal of a drive is to cover as much distance as possible while keeping the ball on the fairway, the area between the tee and the green. A successful drive helps set up a good position for the next shot, allowing the player to approach the green more easily.

Example

His drive went straight down the fairway.

The drive landed in the middle of the fairway.

The drive set him up for an easy approach shot.

drijven, herder

the act of driving a herd of animals overland

drijfveer, motivatie

the trait of being highly motivated

drive, sterke slag

a shot where the player hits the ball with power and speed in racket sports such as tennis and squash

What is a "drive"?

A drive in racquet sports, such as tennis, badminton, and squash, is a fast and powerful shot where the player hits the ball or shuttlecock with a firm and controlled swing. The goal is to send the ball or shuttlecock over the net with speed and accuracy, typically aiming for the opponent's side of the court. A drive shot is often used during rallies to maintain pressure on the opponent by keeping the ball low and fast, making it difficult for them to return. It is one of the most common shots used in these sports for both offense and defense.

Example

His drive forced his opponent into a defensive position.

The drive requires good technique and timing.

She unleashed a powerful drive down the line for a winner.

schijf, station

(computer science) a device that writes data onto or reads data from a storage medium

drang, verlangen

a physiological state corresponding to a strong need or desire

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