Drive away
verb
To force someone or something to go away from you.
I shouted to drive away the intruders.
Often appears as...
- drive away intruders
- drive away pests
phrasal verb
To operate a vehicle in order to leave a place.
She got into her car and drove away.
Often appears as...
- drive away fast
- drive away slowly
verb
To cause someone to no longer feel welcome or comfortable.
Your bad attitude will drive away your friends one day.
Often appears as...
- drive away friends
- drive away family
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
To cause a reduction or removal of something undesirable.
The medication drove away my headache.
Often appears as...
- drive away pain
- drive away fear
Usage tips
Medical
verb
To force someone or something to go away from you.
I shouted to drive away the intruders.
Often appears as...
- drive away intruders
- drive away pests
phrasal verb
To operate a vehicle in order to leave a place.
She got into her car and drove away.
Often appears as...
- drive away fast
- drive away slowly
verb
To cause someone to no longer feel welcome or comfortable.
Your bad attitude will drive away your friends one day.
Often appears as...
- drive away friends
- drive away family
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
To cause a reduction or removal of something undesirable.
The medication drove away my headache.
Often appears as...
- drive away pain
- drive away fear
Usage tips
Medical
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Hostile Situations
Mostly used when someone or something is threatening and needs to be forced away.
The guards used loud noises to drive away the bears.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Always Physical
The action can be non-physical, like yelling or intimidation, to make someone leave.
He raised his voice to drive away the salesmen.
Pro Tip 1/2Hostile Situations
Mostly used when someone or something is threatening and needs to be forced away.
The guards used loud noises to drive away the bears.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Always Physical
The action can be non-physical, like yelling or intimidation, to make someone leave.
He raised his voice to drive away the salesmen.
Pro Tip 1/2Hostile Situations
Mostly used when someone or something is threatening and needs to be forced away.
The guards used loud noises to drive away the bears.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Always Physical
The action can be non-physical, like yelling or intimidation, to make someone leave.
He raised his voice to drive away the salesmen.
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