drive

/draɪv/

Definitions

1. verb

to operate or navigate a vehicle, especially an automobile

“She decided to drive to the beach on her day off.”

2. noun

a person who operates a vehicle, especially an automobile

“The drive was held up by a speeding driver.”

3. noun

the act of driving, especially as a regular activity

“She commutes to work every day by drive.”

4. noun

a long, narrow piece of land, often with a road or track for vehicles

“The drive through the park was beautiful.”

5. noun

the storage capacity of a computer or other electronic device

“This computer has a 256 drive for its storage.”

6. noun

a mechanism or device that can be controlled to move or change direction

“The drive in the washing machine was faulty.”

7. verb

to motivate or encourage someone or something

“His passion drove him to succeed in his career.”

8. noun

the ability to influence or control someone or something

“Her drive to succeed was inspiring.”

9. noun

a golf swing in which the ball is hit with a long, sweeping motion

“He hit a beautiful drive on the first hole.”

10. noun

a mechanism or device that converts power into motion

“The drive in the car’s engine was failing.”

Synonyms

  • manage
  • maneuver
  • navigate
  • operating
  • steer

Antonyms

  • ride
  • walk