drives

the act of applying force to propel something; "after reaching the desired velocity the drive is cut off"

a mechanism by which force or power is transmitted in a machine; "a variable speed drive permitted operation through a range of speeds"

a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end; "he supported populist campaigns"; "they worked in the cause of world peace"; "the team was ready for a drive toward the pennant"; "the movement to end slavery"; "contributed to the war effort"

a road leading up to a private house; "they parked in the driveway"

the trait of being highly motivated; "his drive and energy exhausted his co-workers"

hitting a golf ball off of a tee with a driver; "he sliced his drive out of bounds"

a journey in a vehicle (usually an automobile); "he took the family for a drive in his new car"

a physiological state corresponding to a strong need or desire

a wide scenic road planted with trees; "the riverside drive offers many exciting scenic views"

operate or control a vehicle; "drive a car or bus"; "Can you drive this four-wheel truck?"

force into or from an action or state, either physically or metaphorically; "She rammed her mind into focus"; "He drives me mad"

to compel or force or urge relentlessly or exert coercive pressure on, or motivate strongly; "She is driven by her passion"

cause to move back by force or influence; "repel the enemy"; "push back the urge to smoke"; "beat back the invaders"

compel somebody to do something, often against his own will or judgment; "She finally drove him to change jobs"

strive and make an effort to reach a goal; "She tugged for years to make a decent living"; "We have to push a little to make the deadline!"; "She is driving away at her doctoral thesis"

move into a desired direction of discourse; "What are you driving at?"

move by being propelled by a force; "The car drove around the corner"

urge forward; "drive the cows into the barn"