drive down
The phrase "drive down" is an idiomatic expression often used in informal contexts to describe actions related to decreasing something or traveling to a lower location.
Definition
B1Travel
(informal, idiomatic)To travel by vehicle to a location that is south or physically lower than the current position.
Example
- We're planning to drive down to Florida for the holidays.
- She decided to drive down to the coast for the weekend.
B2Economics
(informal, idiomatic)To reduce or decrease a value such as prices, costs, or rates through specific actions or interventions.
Example
- Increased competition can drive down prices.
- The new policy aims to drive down energy consumption.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "drive down":
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