Drive
volume
British pronunciation/dɹˈa‌ɪv/
American pronunciation/ˈdɹaɪv/

Definition & Meaning of "drive"

to drive
01

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

to drive definition and meaning
1.1

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

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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 didn't have a car.
Can you drive me to the doctor's appointment tomorrow?
1.2

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

to drive definition and meaning
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I learned to drive when I was 18.
Do you know how to drive?
1.3

to be the owner of a particular type of vehicle

to drive definition and meaning
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He drives a red convertible.
My neighbor drives a hybrid electric car.
They drive a minivan for their family trips.
She drives a motorcycle to work.
Do you drive a manual or automatic transmission car?
1.4

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

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A delivery truck drives down the street, dropping off packages.
She watched as a motorcycle drove by with a loud roar.
02

to move something forward swiftly and forcefully

to drive definition and meaning
03

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

04

to move, propel, or throw with great force

05

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

5.1

to be the influencing factor that causes something to make progress

06

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

6.1

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

07

to generate the power necessary to make a machine work

08

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

09

to use force in order to create an opening through something

10

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

Drive
01

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

drive definition and meaning
02

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

drive definition and meaning
03

a wide scenic road planted with trees

drive definition and meaning
04

the act of applying force to propel something

05

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

06

a strong desire and determination to succeed

07

a long, powerful golf shot from the tee

08

the act of driving a herd of animals overland

09

the trait of being highly motivated

10

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

11

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

12

a physiological state corresponding to a strong need or desire

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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.
I like to drive along scenic routes to enjoy the countryside.
After a long day at work, he prefers to drive home in silence.
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