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Definition of driver - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
transportationperson operating a motor vehicle like a car
- The driver stopped at the red light.
2.
sportsTECH. golf club used for long-distance shotsTECH.
- He used his driver on the first hole.
3.
technologyTECH. program controlling hardware devices in computingTECH.
- The printer driver needs an update.
4.
causeRare factor causing or influencing an effectRare
- Innovation is a key driver of growth.
5.
audioTECH. device converting electrical signals to soundTECH.
- The speaker's driver was damaged.
Expressions with driver
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seat in a vehicle for the driver
He adjusted the mirrors from the driver's seat.
person giving unwanted advice or directions
She was a backseat driver during the entire project.
person who overworks others ruthlessly
He was known as a slave driver in the office for his harsh demands.
in control of a situation or entity
With the new promotion, she's in the driver's seat.
person who operates a bus for public transport
The bus driver greeted every passenger with a smile.
person who operates a crane machine
The crane driver carefully lifted the steel beams.
person who races cars professionally or competitively
The race car driver won the championship.
person who drives racing cars competitively
The race driver won the championship with ease.
person who drives racing cars professionally
The racing driver won the championship this year.
person who drives a taxi for passengers
The taxi driver took us to the airport.
person who operates a tractor
The tractor driver plowed the field before sunset..
person who drives and ensures safety of a tram
The tram driver checked the controls before starting the route.
person who drives a truck for work
The truck driver delivered goods across the country.
one of two drivers taking turns driving a vehicle
During the road trip, she was the co-driver.
person who drives a car regularly
The automobile driver stopped at the red light.
person who drives a long-distance bus
The coach driver navigated the winding mountain roads with ease..
vehicle used for everyday transportation
My old sedan is my daily driver.
person driving a vehicle after drinking too much alcohol
The police arrested a drunk driver last night.
the primary cause or motivator
The main driver of the economic crisis was the housing market collapse.
person driving a shuttle vehicle for passengers
The shuttle driver picked us up from the airport.
person learning to drive with an instructor
The student driver practiced parallel parking with her instructor.
person who is very skilled at driving vehicles
He is an ace driver on the racetrack.
person who stays sober to drive others home
John was the designated driver at the party.
person who drives under the influence of alcohol
The police arrested the drink-driver after he failed the breath test..
Origin of driver
Old English, drifan (to drive)
Terms with driver included in their meaning
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street cab
vehicle for hire with a driver
driver's document
document allowing one to drive
taxi
car for hire with a driver
transportation
ride in a hired car with a driver to reach a destination
transportation
the seat in a vehicle where the driver sits
identification
unique identifier for a driver's licence
directions
instruct a driver to halt the vehicle
location
located on the side of a vehicle opposite the driver
transportation
vehicle for hire with a driver
paid driver
person paid to drive a private or luxury car for others
automobile
system maintaining vehicle speed without driver input
transportation
work as a truck driver
traffic
involving a driver leaving an accident scene
driving
temporary permit allowing a new driver to learn driving under supervision
driver
person who drives a motor vehicle
police
instruct a driver to stop at the roadside
vehicles
designed so a driver uses hands instead of foot pedals
transportation
truck driver covering long distances
sports
stroke made with a driver in golf
travel
give directions to a driver
driver's compartment
compartment where a vehicle's driver sits
automotive
giving unwanted advice to a driver
racing
driver's compartment in a racing car
acr: department of motor vehicles
place to get driver's licenses and car registration
Examples of driver in a sentence
A driver must always carry a valid license. Her driver sent the ball soaring down the fairway. He packed his driver for the weekend golf tournament. The graphics driver improved the game's performance. Installing the new driver fixed the sound issues. Economic policies can be a driver of inequality.
Technology acts as a driver of change in society. The headphones' driver needed replacement. A faulty driver caused the audio distortion.
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- French:conducteur, driver, ...
- German:Fahrer, Driver, ...
- Italian:conducente, driver, ...
- Spanish:conductor, driver, ...
- Portuguese:condutor, driver, ...
- Chinese:司机, 一号木杆, ...
- Japanese:運転手, ウッドクラブ, ...
- Arabic:سائِق, دْرَايْفَر, ...
- Hebrew:נָהָג, דְּרַיְיבֶּר, ...
- Russian:водитель, драйвер, ...
- Ukrainian:водій, драйвер, ...
- Hindi:चालक, गोल्फ ड्राइवर, ...
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