verb “drive”
Infinitiv drive; hien drives; Verg. drove; Part. Verg. driven; Ger. driving
- to control and steer a vehicle with wheels
Mellen Iech un, fir d'Iwwersetzungen vun den Beispillsätz an d'monolingual Definitioune vun all Wuert ze gesinn.
She learned to drive a truck in just two weeks.
- to push or force something to move by applying energy or force
The strong wind drove the sailboat across the lake.
- to cause someone or something to reach a particular state
Your relentless teasing is driving her to tears.
- 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.
- to make a machine or its parts move
The wind drives the blades of the windmill, generating electricity.
- to inspire someone to act or achieve something
Curiosity drove her to explore the abandoned mansion despite the rumors of it being haunted.
- to force someone to take a particular action
Hunger drove him to steal the bread.
- 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.
- to transport someone in a vehicle
My sister drove her friends to the concert last night.
- 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”
Singular drive, Plural drives oder onzieleg
- a journey taken in a vehicle
After lunch, we took a short drive through the countryside to see the blooming wildflowers.
- fast or forceful action, especially in business or work
The company's relentless drive to meet the deadline had employees working around the clock.
- a hunting method where animals are driven towards hunters
The hunters organized a drive to flush the deer out of the woods.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- a device for storing and retrieving digital data
I just installed a new solid-state drive in my laptop to speed up its performance.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.