drive up
The phrase "drive up" can refer to both arriving at a location by vehicle and causing an increase, especially in prices or rates.
Definition
B2Economics
(informal, idiomatic)To cause a price or rate to rise significantly.
Example
- The new tax policy is expected to drive up fuel prices.
B2Geography
(informal, idiomatic)To travel by vehicle to a place that is geographically north.
Example
- They plan to drive up to Canada for the weekend.
B1Transportation
(informal, idiomatic)To arrive at a location in a vehicle and stop.
Example
- He saw her drive up to the house just as he was leaving.
B1Commerce
(informal, idiomatic)Referring to a service or establishment designed to serve customers in their vehicles.
Example
- The restaurant has a drive-up window for easy order pick-up.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "drive up":
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