drive

drive

Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/dɹaɪv/]

Senses

1. drive (verb) — sense 1

Definition: To operate a vehicle:: To operate (a wheeled motorized vehicle).

Example: The bridges weren't strong enough to drive (campers) over.

2. drive (verb) — sense 2

Definition: To operate a vehicle:: To travel by operating a wheeled motorized vehicle.

Example: I drive to work every day.

3. drive (verb) — sense 3

Definition: To operate a vehicle:: To convey (a person, etc.) in a wheeled motorized vehicle.

Example: My cousin drove me to the airport.

4. drive (noun) — sense 4

Definition: Planned, usually long-lasting, effort to achieve something; ability coupled with ambition, determination, and motivation.

Example: Crassus had wealth and wit, but Pompey had drive and Caesar as much again.

5. drive (noun) — sense 5

Definition: Violent or rapid motion; a rushing onward or away; (especially) a forced or hurried dispatch of business.

Example: The Murdstonian drive in business.

6. drive (noun) — sense 6

Definition: An act of driving (prompting) animals forward.: An act of driving game animals forward, to be captured or hunted.

Example: Are you all ready?’ he cried, and set off towards the dead ash where the drive would begin.

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