DRIVE

Definition

1. noun the act of applying force to propel something. — synonyms: thrust, driving_force
2. noun a mechanism by which force or power is transmitted in a machine.
3. noun a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end. — synonyms: campaign, cause, crusade, movement, effort
4. noun a road leading up to a private house. — synonyms: driveway, private_road
5. noun the trait of being highly motivated.
6. noun hitting a golf ball off of a tee with a driver. — synonyms: driving
7. noun the act of driving a herd of animals overland.
8. noun a journey in a vehicle (usually an automobile). — synonyms: ride
9. noun a physiological state corresponding to a strong need or desire.
10. noun (computer science) a device that writes data onto or reads data from a storage medium.
11. noun a wide scenic road planted with trees. — synonyms: parkway
12. noun (sports) a hard straight return (as in tennis or squash).
13. verb operate or control a vehicle.
14. verb travel or be transported in a vehicle. — synonyms: motor
15. verb cause someone or something to move by driving.
16. verb force into or from an action or state, either physically or metaphorically. — synonyms: force, ram
17. verb to compel or force or urge relentlessly or exert coercive pressure on, or motivate strongly.
18. verb cause to move back by force or influence. — synonyms: repel, repulse, force_back, push_back, beat_back
19. verb compel somebody to do something, often against his own will or judgment.
20. verb push, propel, or press with force.
21. verb cause to move rapidly by striking or throwing with force.
22. verb strive and make an effort to reach a goal. — synonyms: tug, labor, labour, push
23. verb move into a desired direction of discourse. — synonyms: get, aim
24. verb have certain properties when driven. — synonyms: ride
25. verb work as a driver.
26. verb move by being propelled by a force.
27. verb urge forward.
28. verb proceed along in a vehicle. — synonyms: take
29. verb strike with a driver, as in teeing off.
30. verb hit very hard, as by swinging a bat horizontally.
31. verb excavate horizontally.
32. verb cause to function by supplying the force or power for or by controlling.
33. verb (hunting) search for game.
34. verb (hunting) chase from cover into more open ground.