Driver

/ˈdraɪ.vər/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A person who operates a vehicle.
The driver of the bus ensured all passengers were safe before departing.
A device or software that controls a particular piece of hardware in a computer.
I need to install the printer driver before I can print documents.
A person or thing that causes something to operate or function.
The marketing strategy was a key driver of the company's recent success.
verb
To operate a vehicle.
She learned to drive when she was sixteen.

Etymology

From Middle English 'driven', from Old English 'drīfan' meaning to drive.

Common Phrases and Expressions

designated driver
A person who abstains from consuming alcohol in order to drive others safely.
driver's seat
The position of being in control or leading a situation.
drive someone up the wall
To annoy or irritate someone greatly.

Related Words

drive
To operate and control the direction and speed of a motor vehicle.
driving
The act of operating a vehicle.

Slang Meanings

Uber driver
He works as an Uber driver on weekends.
Wheelman
The wheelman was skilled at evading police during the chase.
Getaway driver
He was hired as the getaway driver for the heist.