drive away

The term "drive away" can refer to leaving a place in a vehicle or making someone or something leave forcefully.

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Definition

A2General

(common)To leave a location using a vehicle.

Example

After the meeting, she drove away in her car.

B1General

(common)To force someone or something to leave.

Example

The loud noise drove the birds away.
His rude behavior drove her away.

B1General

(common)To transport someone or something away using a vehicle.

Example

They drove the guests away from the wedding venue.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "drive away":

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