the activity of controlling and operating a car or other vehicle on roads
Driving at night makes him feel relaxed.
After months of lessons, Maria finally passed her driving test.
pushing something forward with great energy or force
Her driving ambition helped the company grow quickly.
The new coach brought a driving spirit to the team.
moving fiercely and forcefully, especially of rain, snow, or wind
They battled through driving rain to reach the shelter.
The hikers struggled against a driving snowstorm in the mountains.
to operate and control a car or other vehicle
After getting his license, Jake loved to drive along the ocean road at sunset.
“Could you drive me to the airport at dawn?” Maria asked her brother.
✦ Old English drīfan, meaning ‘to push forward, urge, or impel’.
present participle of drive
She is driving to work right now.
While driving, he likes to listen to podcasts.
to strongly cause someone to feel or do something
Loud construction noise can drive me crazy when I’m trying to study.
The coach’s passion drove the team to practice harder every day.
to push or force something into another material
The carpenter used a hammer to drive the nail into the wooden beam.
During the storm, waves drove debris against the seawall.
