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(noun) driving force, thrust
the act of applying force to propel something
after reaching the desired velocity the drive is cut off
(noun) ride
a journey in a vehicle (usually an automobile)
he took the family for a drive in his new car
(noun) driving
hitting a golf ball off of a tee with a driver
he sliced his drive out of bounds
(noun) movement, campaign, cause, crusade, effort
a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end
he supported populist campaigns; they worked in the cause of world peace; the team was ready for a drive toward the pennant; the movement to end slavery; contributed to the war effort
(noun) parkway
a wide scenic road planted with trees
the riverside drive offers many exciting scenic views
(noun) driveway, private road
a road leading up to a private house
they parked in the driveway
move into a desired direction of discourse
What are you driving at?
(verb) beat back, force back, push back, repel, repulse
cause to move back by force or influence
repel the enemy; push back the urge to smoke; beat back the invaders
force into or from an action or state, either physically or metaphorically
She rammed her mind into focus; He drives me mad
(verb) motor
travel or be transported in a vehicle
We drove to the university every morning; They motored to London for the theater
(verb) take
proceed along in a vehicle
We drive the turnpike to work
(verb) labor, labour, push, tug
strive and make an effort to reach a goal
She tugged for years to make a decent living; We have to push a little to make the deadline!; She is driving away at her doctoral thesis
(verb) ride
have certain properties when driven
This car rides smoothly; My new truck drives well