drive off
The phrase "drive off" can refer to both leaving a location in a vehicle and forcing someone or something to go away.
Definition
A2General Usage
(common)To leave a place by driving a vehicle.
Example
- After saying goodbye, she got in her car and drove off.
- They watched as the truck drove off into the distance.
B1General Usage
(common)To force someone or something to leave a place.
Example
- The loud noise drove off the birds from the garden.
- He managed to drive off the intruders with his shouting.
B2Fuel Stations
(specific, informal)To steal fuel by leaving without paying after filling up at a self-service station.
Example
- The security camera caught the car as it drove off without paying for the gas.
- Drive-offs are a common issue at this gas station.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "drive off":
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