drive

[draɪv]

drive Definition

• 1. operate and control the direction and speed of a motor vehicle
• 2. propel or carry along by force in a specified direction
• 3. urge or force (animals or people) to move in a specified direction

Using drive: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "drive" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He drives a red sports car.

• Example

  The wind drives the ship towards the shore.

• Example

  The sheep were driven into the pen.

drive Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for drive

• move
• propel
• push
• shove
• impel

Antonyms for drive

• halt
• stop
• park

Idioms Using drive

• drive someone crazy

  to cause someone to become insane or extremely annoyed

  Example

  The constant noise from the construction site is driving me crazy.

• drive a wedge between

  to create division or conflict between two people or groups

  Example

  The rumor drove a wedge between the two friends.

• drive the point home

  to make something very clear and obvious

  Example

  The speaker used several examples to drive the point home.

Phrases with drive

• drive someone up the wall

  to irritate or annoy someone greatly

  Example

  Her constant complaining drives me up the wall.

• drive a hard bargain

  to be a tough negotiator, demanding a lot in exchange for what one is offering

  Example

  He drove a hard bargain when selling his car.

• drive home

  to emphasize or make something clear

  Example

  The teacher tried to drive home the importance of studying for the exam.

Origins of drive

from Old English 'drīfan', meaning 'to propel, drive'

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Summary: drive in Brief

To 'drive' [draɪv] means to operate or control a motor vehicle, propel or carry something along by force, or urge or force animals or people to move. It has synonyms like 'move' and 'propel,' and idioms like 'drive someone crazy' and 'drive a wedge between.'