Drive: meaning, definitions and examples

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drive

 

[ draɪv ]

Verb / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Verb

to operate a vehicle

To operate or control the motion of a vehicle. It involves steering, accelerating, and braking to move from one place to another.

Synonyms

control, navigate, operate

Examples of usage

  • I learned how to drive when I was sixteen years old.
  • She drives a blue sedan to work every day.
Context #2 | Noun

energy and motivation

Energy, determination, or strong motivation to achieve a particular goal. It is the inner force that pushes someone to work hard towards success.

Synonyms

ambition, determination, motivation

Examples of usage

  • She has a lot of drive to succeed in her career.
  • His drive and determination helped him overcome many obstacles.

Translations

Translations of the word "drive" in other languages:

🇵🇹 dirigir

🇮🇳 चलाना

🇩🇪 fahren

🇮🇩 mengemudi

🇺🇦 водити

🇵🇱 prowadzić

🇯🇵 運転する (unten suru)

🇫🇷 conduire

🇪🇸 conducir

🇹🇷 sürmek

🇰🇷 운전하다 (unjeonhada)

🇸🇦 يقود (yaqood)

🇨🇿 řídit

🇸🇰 riadiť

🇨🇳 驾驶 (jiàshǐ)

🇸🇮 voziti

🇮🇸 keyra

🇰🇿 жүргізу (zhürgizu)

🇬🇪 მართვა (martva)

🇦🇿 idarə etmək

🇲🇽 conducir

Word origin

The word 'drive' originated from the Old English word 'drīfan' which means 'to impel, urge on'. It has evolved over time to encompass various meanings related to motion, energy, and determination. The concept of 'drive' has been an essential part of human life, symbolizing both physical movement and inner motivation.

See also: drivel, driven, driver, drivers, drives, driving.