drive (EN)

verb, noun

verb “drive”

1. to control and steer a vehicle with wheels
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   She learned to drive a truck in just two weeks.
2. to push or force something to move by applying energy or force
   The strong wind drove the sailboat across the lake.
3. to cause someone or something to reach a particular state
   Your relentless teasing is driving her to tears.
4. to force animals to move in a desired direction
   The farmer drove the cattle across the pasture to the barn as the sun began to set.
5. to make a machine or its parts move
   The wind drives the blades of the windmill, generating electricity.
6. to inspire someone to act or achieve something
   Curiosity drove her to explore the abandoned mansion despite the rumors of it being haunted.
7. to force someone to take a particular action
   Hunger drove him to steal the bread.
8. to strike a ball powerfully in sports like cricket, tennis, or baseball
   During the match, she drove the tennis ball powerfully past her opponent for a winning shot.
9. to transport someone in a vehicle
   My sister drove her friends to the concert last night.
10. to maintain or manage the progress of something
    The factory's success is driven by the hard work and dedication of its employees.

noun “drive”

1. a journey taken in a vehicle
   After lunch, we took a short drive through the countryside to see the blooming wildflowers.
2. fast or forceful action, especially in business or work
   The company's relentless drive to meet the deadline had employees working around the clock.
3. a hunting method where animals are driven towards hunters
   The hunters organized a drive to flush the deer out of the woods.
4. a method of moving livestock from one place to another
   The cowboys started the cattle drive at dawn, moving the herd toward the summer grazing lands.
5. a military campaign to capture a strategic position
   During World War II, the Allies' drive through Normandy was crucial in breaking the German defenses and liberating occupied France.
6. the part of a machine that causes it to move or function
   The electric drives in the new factory robots make them much faster and more efficient than the old hydraulic ones.
7. a private road leading to a house or garage
   After the snowstorm, we spent hours shoveling the drive so we could get our car out to the street.
8. a street or road, often with a scenic or prestigious quality
   After moving to the suburbs, they lived on a quiet drive lined with maple trees.
9. a promotional effort to increase sales of a product
   The supermarket launched a donation drive, encouraging customers to buy and contribute extra canned goods for the local food bank.
10. an inner urge or motivation to act
    Her drive to succeed in her career led her to work long hours and take on challenging projects.
11. a device for storing and retrieving digital data
    I just installed a new solid-state drive in my laptop to speed up its performance.
12. an event organized to raise funds or collect donations
    The local community center is organizing a food drive to help families in need during the holiday season.
13. a powerful hit in golf using a driver club
    After teeing up his ball, Jeff executed a powerful drive that sent it soaring down the fairway.
14. a hard, flat shot in baseball or tennis
    The tennis player executed a powerful drive that skimmed just over the net and landed deep in the opponent's court.
15. a cricket shot played along the ground in a specific direction
    The batsman played a beautiful cover drive, sending the ball racing towards the boundary.
16. a direct and powerful kick or pass in soccer
    During the match, the striker unleashed a powerful drive straight into the back of the net.
17. a series of plays in American football that moves the ball towards the goal
    The quarterback led a successful drive down the field, culminating in a touchdown just before halftime.