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drive

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verb//draɪv//

(transport) To travel by car: to go somewhere by controlling a vehicle like a car or truck

It takes about forty minutes to drive from the suburbs to the city center.

(English) It takes about forty minutes to drive from the suburbs to the city center.

My brother is learning how to drive a manual car this summer.

(English) My brother is learning how to drive a manual car this summer.

noun//draɪv//

(psychology) Motivation: a strong innate desire or need to achieve a particular goal

She has a strong drive to succeed in her career as a professional lawyer.

(English) She has a strong drive to succeed in her career as a professional lawyer.

Lack of sleep can significantly reduce your mental drive and focus.

(English) Lack of sleep can significantly reduce your mental drive and focus.

verb//draɪv//

(action) To compel: to force or influence someone to act in a particular way

Extreme hunger can drive people to do things they would never normally do.

(English) Extreme hunger can drive people to do things they would never normally do.

The constant noise from the construction site is enough to drive anyone crazy.

(English) The constant noise from the construction site is enough to drive anyone crazy.

Entry ID: en:en:drive · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary