Base verb
Phrasal verbs with drive
The verb drive combines with 7 particles to form everyday phrasal verbs. Each particle steers the meaning in its own direction — here they are with clear definitions and examples, so you can see the whole family at once.
7 phrasal verbs · 9 meanings
drive across
1 sense- Cross a place in a vehicle
drive away
2 senses- Leave by car
- Force someone to leave or stay away
drive back
1 sense- Force an attacker to retreat
drive by
1 sense- Move past a place in a vehicle
drive down
1 sense- Cause prices, numbers or values to fall
drive off
2 senses- Leave by car
- Force back by attacking
drive through
1 sense- Cross by car or other vehicle
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