Drivers: meaning, definitions and examples

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drivers

 

[ หˆdraษชvษ™rz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

on the road

People who drive vehicles, especially as their job

Synonyms

chauffeurs, motorists, operators

Examples of usage

  • The drivers on the highway were all in a rush to get to their destinations
  • The taxi driver was very friendly and helpful to the passengers
Context #2 | Noun

computing

Software components that enable interaction with hardware devices

Synonyms

adapters, controllers, interfaces

Examples of usage

  • The computer's drivers needed to be updated in order for the printer to work properly
  • The installation CD included the necessary drivers for the new webcam
Context #3 | Noun

golf

Golf clubs designed to hit the ball a long distance

Synonyms

1-woods, big sticks, woods

Examples of usage

  • He selected his driver for the tee shot on the longest hole of the course
  • Her driver had a titanium head for maximum power

Translations

Translations of the word "drivers" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น motoristas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคพเคฒเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Fahrer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pengemudi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะพะดั–ั—

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kierowcy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้‹่ปขๆ‰‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท conducteurs

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ conductores

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sรผrรผcรผler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์šด์ „์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุงุฆู‚ูˆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ล™idiฤi

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vodiฤi

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅธๆœบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vozniki

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รถkumenn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถาฏั€ะณั–ะทัƒัˆั–ะปะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒซแƒฆแƒแƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sรผrรผcรผlษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ conductores

Etymology

The word 'drivers' originated from the Middle English word 'dryver', which came from the Old English 'drฤซfan' meaning 'to impel or urge forward'. The term has evolved over time to refer to individuals who operate vehicles, software components for hardware interaction, and specific golf clubs. 'Drivers' play a crucial role in various fields, from transportation to technology.

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

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,006 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.