drive out
The term "drive out" can imply forcing someone or something to leave a place, eliminating an issue, or traveling by vehicle.
Definition
B2General
(common)To force someone or something to leave a place.
Example
- The invaders were driven out of the city by the local militia.
- The new policies aim to drive out corruption from the system.
B2General
(common)To eliminate or make something disappear.
Example
- Efforts are being made to drive out corruption from the organization.
B1Travel
(informal)To travel to a location by driving a vehicle.
Example
- We decided to drive out to the countryside for the weekend.
C1Hunting
(technical)To hunt or chase something away from a specific area.
Example
- The hunters used smoke to drive out the animals from their hiding places.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "drive out":
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