drive
drive
draɪv
draiv
British pronunciation
/draɪv/

Definition & Meaning of "drive"in English

to drive
01

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
to drive definition and meaning
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You should drive with both hands on the steering wheel.
1.1

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

Transitive: to drive sb somewhere
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John 's brother drove him to the train station for his trip.
1.2

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

Intransitive
to drive definition and meaning
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Do you know how to drive?
1.3

to be the owner of a particular type of vehicle

Transitive: to drive a particular vehicle
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They drive a minivan for their family trips.
1.4

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

Intransitive: to drive to a direction
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She watched as a motorcycle drove by with a loud roar.
02

to force something into or through another object using physical effort or a tool

Transitive: to drive sth into sth
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He used the heavy machinery to drive the pile into the ground during construction.
03

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

Ditransitive: to drive sb to do sth
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Greed can drive individuals to make unethical decisions in pursuit of wealth.
04

to move, propel, or throw with great force

Transitive: to drive sth somewhere
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The wind drove rain against the windowpane.
05

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

Transitive: to drive sb
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He 's been driving himself too hard lately, and it's affecting his health.
5.1

to be the influencing factor that causes something to make progress

Transitive: to drive a change or progress
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Healthcare reforms are expected to drive improvements in patient care.
06

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

Transitive: to drive sb/sth somewhere
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The firefighters worked tirelessly to drive the residents out of the burning building.
6.1

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

Transitive: to drive sb from a place
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The invading army drove the villagers from their homes, leaving the town deserted.
07

to generate the power necessary to make a machine work

Transitive: to drive a machine
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Hydroelectric dams drive the turbines to generate energy.
08

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

Transitive: to drive a ball somewhere
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With a strong kick, he drove the ball past the goalkeeper and into the net.
09

to use force in order to create an opening through something

Transitive: to drive an opening through sth
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The construction crew drove a path through the dense forest.
10

(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
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In basketball, the point guard 's ability to drive through the defense is crucial for setting up scoring plays.
Drive
01

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

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Their house was at the end of a long, tree-lined drive.
02

a trip or journey taken in a vehicle, typically an automobile

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We took a long drive along the coast to enjoy the sunset.
03

a wide, often scenic road, typically lined with trees

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Cars moved slowly along the shaded drive on a sunny day.
04

the action of exerting force to propel or move an object forward

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The drive of the piston moved the engine efficiently.
05

a system or component that transmits power or motion within a machine

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The car's rear-wheel drive provides better traction on rough terrain.
06

a series of coordinated actions aimed at achieving a goal or advancing a principle

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The charity launched a drive to collect winter clothing for the needy.
07

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.

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His drive went straight down the fairway.
08

the action of moving a group of animals over land

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The rancher organized a cattle drive to the new pasture.
09

a personal trait characterized by strong motivation or ambition

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Her drive to succeed led her to start her own business.
10

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.

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She unleashed a powerful drive down the line for a winner.
11

a piece of equipment used to read data from or write data to a storage medium such as a hard disk, SSD, or optical disc

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The technician installed a new hard drive in the computer.
12

a biological or psychological state corresponding to a strong need, urge, or desire

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Hunger is a natural drive that motivates eating.
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