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Definition of wrong-way driver - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
vehicleUS driver going in the opposite direction of trafficUS
- The wrong-way driver caused a dangerous situation on the highway.
- A wrong-way driver was spotted on the city streets.
- The police quickly stopped the wrong-way driver before any harm.
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Expressions with wrong
foot that is not correct or intended
He put his shoe on the wrong foot.
situation where food enters the trachea causing coughing
She started coughing because the water went down the wrong pipe.
misunderstand something completely or incorrectly
He got it all wrong about the meeting time.
responsible for a mistake or wrongdoing
She was clearly in the wrong for breaking the vase.
distinguish between morally correct and incorrect actions
She learned to tell right from wrong at a young age.
mistaken or incorrect path
He realized he was on the wrong track after seeing the signs.
in an incorrect direction or path
He drove the wrong way on the highway.
asking about someone's health or feelings
You look upset, what is wrong with you?
in an incorrect orientation or order
He wore his shirt the wrong way around.
be completely incorrect
He was dead wrong about the results of the experiment.
be in a situation where any action leads to negative results
He can't do right for doing wrong at work.
make a poor decision or choice
He chose the wrong horse by investing in that failing company.
treat someone unfairly or betray their trust
He did her wrong by lying to her.
become possessed by an unfriendly or unauthorized person
The secret documents could fall into the wrong hands if not secured properly..
be obtained by people who may use it harmfully
We must not let this data get into the wrong hands.
cause someone to feel annoyed or unfriendly towards you
He got on his boss's wrong side by missing the deadline.
accidentally enter the airway instead of the stomach while swallowing
The sip of juice went down the wrong pipe and made him cough.
starting with a misunderstanding or mistake
They began the project on the wrong foot.
give bad advice or guidance to someone
He steered me wrong about the job opportunity.
being older than a specific age
She is on the wrong side of thirty.
a wrong idea about something, a misconception
He got the wrong end of the stick about the meeting time.
part of town where poor or working class people live
He grew up on the wrong side of the tracks.
part of town known for crime or danger
He accidentally wandered into the wrong side of town.
in the opposite direction or order
You put the batteries in the wrong way round.
Expressions with way
means of leaving a place
The sign showed the way out of the building.
considering all possible outcomes or directions
She planned each way to ensure success.
move to make room for someone or something
Please give way for the ambulance.
method of learning or doing something that involves difficulty or suffering
He learned to manage his finances the hard way after accruing significant debt..
reaching the intended goal or destination
They drove all the way to the beach.
blocking someone's path or progress
The fallen tree was in the driver's way.
causing difficulty or obstruction
The boxes were in the way of the door.
become lost or disoriented in a location
During the hike, we began to lose our way.
moving towards a destination or goal
She is on her way to school.
moving physically downward from a higher place
She dropped her keys on her way down the stairs.
in a position not obstructing or blocking
Please move the box out of the way.
on the opposite side of a street or area
The park is across the way from the library.
during the process or journey
She learned many valuable lessons along the way..
used when saying something not directly related to the main topic
By the way, did you see my keys?
remove obstacles from a path
The workers cleared the way for the parade.
present at each stage of a journey
He was there every step of the way during the project.
move forward carefully by touch
In the dark, he had to feel his way to the door.
move carefully using touch or instinct
In the fog, you felt your way through the rocks to shore.
arrive at a destination or place
She found her way to the concert.
moves or arrives at a place often after some difficulty
The lost letter found its way to the correct address.
hinder each other's progress or actions
The two workers got in each other's way on the project.
physically block someone's path
The fallen tree got in our way on the trail.
achieve what one desires or prefers
She always manages to get her way in meetings.
depart on a journey or path
After the meeting, she decided to go her way.
Expressions with driver
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..
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wrong-way driver
driver going the wrong way on a road
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- French:conducteur à contresens, ...
- German:Geisterfahrer, ...
- Italian:contromano, ...
- Spanish:conductor en sentido contrario, ...
- Portuguese:condutor em contramão, ...
- Chinese:逆行司机, ...
- Japanese:逆走車, ...
- Arabic:سائق عكس السير, ...
- Hebrew:נָהָג נֶגֶד כִּוּוּן הַתְּנוּעָה, ...
- Russian:встречный водитель, ...
- Ukrainian:водій, що їде у зустрічному напрямку, ...
- Hindi:गलत दिशा में वाहन चलाने वाला, ...
- Bengali:বিপরীতমুখী চালক, ...
- Catalan:conductor en sentit contrari, ...
- Czech:řidič v protisměru, ...
- Danish:spøgelsesbilist, ...
- Dutch:tegenligger, ...
- Greek:οδηγός στο αντίθετο ρεύμα, ...
- Hungarian:szembe hajtó, ...
- Khmer:អ្នកបើកបរបញ្ច្រាសទិសចរាចរណ៍, ...
- Korean:역주행 운전자, ...
- Persian:راننده خلاف جهت, ...
- Polish:kierowca jadący pod prąd, ...
- Portuguese (BR):motorista na contramão, ...
- Romanian:șofer care merge pe contrasens, ...
- Swedish:spökförare, ...
- Thai:คนขับรถย้อนศร, ...
- Turkish:ters yönde giden sürücü, ...
- Vietnamese:người lái xe ngược chiều, ...
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