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.

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

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.

drive

To operate and control the direction and speed of a motor vehicle.

driving

The act of operating a vehicle.

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.