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Driver Driver's Learner I Noun Bre ˈdraɪvə(R ˈdraɪvər

Word driver
WordType (noun)
Phonetic BrE / ˈdraɪvə(r) / NAmE / ˈdraɪvər /
Example
  • a bus/a train/an ambulance/a taxi driver
  • she climbed into the driver's seat.
  • the accident was the other driver's fault.
  • a learner driver (= one who has not yet passed a driving test)
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driver

(noun)BrE / ˈdraɪvə(r) / NAmE / ˈdraɪvər /
  1. a person who drives a vehicle
    • see also back-seat driver
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/back-seat-driver
    • a bus/a train/an ambulance/a taxi driver
    • She climbed into the driver's seat.
    • The accident was the other driver's fault.
    • a learner driver (= one who has not yet passed a driving test)
    • a student driver
    • The car comes equipped with a driver's airbag.
  2. a club with a wooden head
    • See related entries: Golf
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/topic/golf/driver_3
  3. software that controls the sending of data between a computer and a piece of equipment that is attached to it, such as a printer
    • See related entries: Computer software
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/topic/computer_software/driver_1
  4. one of the main things that influence something or cause it to make progress
    • Housing is a key driver of the economy.
    • Young people are widely perceived as the big pop industry drivers.
  5. to be the person in control of a situation
  6. Extra Examples

    • I can’t stand back-seat drivers.
    • I didn’t drink because I was the designated driver.
    • Learner drivers are not allowed on the motorways.
    • a campaign aimed at car drivers to promote walking and cycling
    • A student driver was injured in the accident.
    • Can I see your driver’s license please?
    • Dangerous drivers face imprisonment.
    • He told the driver to turn back.
    • Many accidents involve drunk drivers.
    • She was run over by a hit-and-run driver.
    • She’s a good driver.
    • She’s an experienced and careful driver.
    • The ambassador and his driver were both killed in the explosion.
    • The window on the driver’s side was open.
    • There are parking places for disabled drivers.
    • What he wanted most was to be a racing driver.
    • a bus/train/taxi/truck/lorry driver
    • a learner driver
Copyright This card's content is collected from the following dictionaries: Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

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