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Forceful, dynamic or vigorous in nature
“De Stuers spared no effort in promoting state architecture as the driving force behind industrial art.”
Aggressively ambitious, determined or confident
“She had come from a poor background with a driving will to succeed.”
Pouring down heavily
“I sat for another moment in the driving rain, studying the jungle around me.”
Too powerful or intense to be resisted
Vigorously keen or severe in expression or style
Having the ability to motivate or inspire
In motion
In command of a vehicle
Having or displaying a strong desire to be more successful than others
In a state of moving or roaming around
Requiring immediate or vigilant action or attention
Related to management or the act of managing
Forceful in nature
Holding independent and arbitrary powers of government
To be forcing one's way through
Moving into a desired direction of discourse
To be making a hole
Present participle for to operate and control the direction and speed of a motor vehicle
“Faced with the prospect of incarceration, Thelma and Louise would drive their car off a cliff into the Grand Canyon.”
Present participle for to move or urge on mentally or emotionally
“My past failures would actually drive me to work harder.”
Present participle for to urge or push inward through force
“A hammer strong enough to drive a nail into a wall must also be capable of crushing your thumb.”
Present participle for to propel or carry along by force in a specified direction
“The strong winds would drive our boat back to shore.”
Present participle for to transport or be transported in a vehicle
“There was a chauffeur available to drive us around during our business trip.”
Present participle for to travel by automobile, usually a car
“We decided to drive along the coast to our destination.”
Present participle for to impel or urge physically onward by force
“The Border Collie was bred to guard and drive sheep herds in the highland border areas.”
Present participle for to impel or force someone towards work or exertion
“Our basketball coach used to drive us really hard during training.”
Present participle for to move past at a great speed, usually in a vehicle
“An erratic car would suddenly drive past us at almost twice the speed limit.”
Present participle for to activate, or to put into motion
“We use solar power to drive our appliances.”
Present participle for to cause to give in to pressure or harassment
“Lobby groups would drive us to change our political position.”
Present participle for to give vitality and enthusiasm to someone or a group of people
Present participle for to navigate or pilot a vehicle or vessel
Present participle for to hasten the progress of or make easier
(lead to) Present participle for to culminate or result in a particular event or consequence
Present participle for to implant or ingrain, literally or into one's consciousness
Present participle for to apply great and continuous effort towards work, a task, or a goal
Present participle for to move somewhere in a slow and steady way
Present participle for to insert or introduce between or among others
Present participle for to handle or operate something
Present participle for to provide with fuel
Present participle for to (excessively) exert for a particular task, purpose or goal
Present participle for to drive out from hiding or cover
(of an automobile) Present participle for to have in one's possession for use
Present participle for to develop gradually
Present participle for to place, fit, or push (something) into something else
Present participle for to direct one's attention or focus on a particular object or activity
Present participle for to go on a voyage or journey
Present participle for to insert beneath a surface
Present participle for to campaign or advocate on an issue or for change, typically politically
Present participle for to command like an officer
Present participle for to strike or propel, usually forcibly, with the foot
Present participle for to drive away, or cause to go in a specified direction
Present participle for to assemble or congregate in one place or as a group
Present participle for to move, demolish, or flatten with a bulldozer
Present participle for to travel some distance between one's home and place of work on a regular basis
Present participle for to drive, shepherd, or keep watch over a group of people or animals
Present participle for to draw out or empty a space or container
Present participle for to campaign to arouse public concern and action about an issue
Present participle for to hunt or pursue stealthily
Present participle for to transport (goods) in bulk by truck, train, ship, or aircraft
Present participle for to drive a motor vehicle in order to evaluate it, especially before potential purchase
Present participle for to make as good as possible
Present participle for to affix or impress a pattern or mark on a surface, object, document, or figuratively in one's mind
Present participle for to move around or sideways unsteadily
Present participle for to use as a route or means of transport
Present participle for to move through the water in a boat using a paddle or paddles
Present participle for to be or to provide an advantage to
The act of insisting or convincing
Force or pressure used to compel one to do something
A journey, especially over long distances
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