Meaning (1):
- a mechanism by which force or power is transmitted in a machine
Example in sentence:- a variable speed drive permitted operation through a range of speeds
Meaning (2):
- the act of applying force to propel something
Example in sentence:- after reaching the desired velocity the drive is cut off
Meaning (3):
- a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end
Example in sentence:- contributed to the war effort;
- he supported populist campaigns;
- the movement to end slavery;
- the team was ready for a drive toward the pennant;
- they worked in the cause of world peace
Meaning (4):
- hitting a golf ball off of a tee with a driver
Example in sentence:- he sliced his drive out of bounds
Meaning (5):
- a journey in a vehicle (usually an automobile)
Example in sentence:- he took the family for a drive in his new car
Meaning (6):
- the trait of being highly motivated
Example in sentence:- his drive and energy exhausted his co-workers
Meaning (7):
- a wide scenic road planted with trees
Example in sentence:- the riverside drive offers many exciting scenic views
Meaning (8):
- a road leading up to a private house
Example in sentence:- they parked in the driveway
Meaning (9):
- cause to move back by force or influence
Example in sentence:- beat back the invaders;
- push back the urge to smoke;
- repel the enemy
Meaning (10):
- operate or control a vehicle
Example in sentence:- Can you drive this four-wheel truck?;
- drive a car or bus
Meaning (11):
- hit very hard, as by swinging a bat horizontally
Meaning (12):
- strike with a driver, as in teeing off
Meaning (13):
- push, propel, or press with force
Example in sentence:- Drive a nail into the wall
Meaning (14):
- excavate horizontally
Meaning (15):
- cause to move rapidly by striking or throwing with force
Example in sentence:- drive the ball far out into the field
Meaning (16):
- urge forward
Example in sentence:- drive the cows into the barn
Meaning (17):
- (hunting) search for game
Meaning (18):
- (hunting) chase from cover into more open ground
Meaning (19):
- work as a driver
Example in sentence:- He drives a bread truck;
- She drives for the taxi company in Newark
Meaning (20):
- force into or from an action or state, either physically or metaphorically
Example in sentence:- He drives me mad;
- She rammed her mind into focus
Meaning (21):
- have certain properties when driven
Example in sentence:- My new truck drives well;
- This car rides smoothly
Meaning (22):
- cause someone or something to move by driving
Example in sentence:- She drove me to school every day;
- We drove the car to the garage
Meaning (23):
- compel somebody to do something, often against his own will or judgment
Example in sentence:- She finally drove him to change jobs
Meaning (24):
- to compel or force or urge relentlessly or exert coercive pressure on, or motivate strongly
Example in sentence:- She is driven by her passion
Meaning (25):
- strive and make an effort to reach a goal
Example in sentence:- She is driving away at her doctoral thesis;
- She tugged for years to make a decent living;
- We have to push a little to make the deadline!
Meaning (26):
- cause to function by supplying the force or power for or by controlling
Example in sentence:- steam drives the engines;
- The amplifier drives the tube;
- this device drives the disks for the computer
Meaning (27):
- move by being propelled by a force
Example in sentence:- The car drove around the corner
Meaning (28):
- travel or be transported in a vehicle
Example in sentence:- They motored to London for the theater;
- We drove to the university every morning
Meaning (29):
- proceed along in a vehicle
Example in sentence:- We drive the turnpike to work
Meaning (30):
- move into a desired direction of discourse
Definition
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