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drivingnoun
drivings
pl
Translations
He is taking lessons to improve his driving.
Он берет уроки, чтобы улучшить свое вождение.
The driving was smooth on the highway.
Езда по шоссе была плавной.
Additional translations
движение
управление
Definitions
The act or skill of operating a vehicle.
She took lessons to improve her driving.
The action of propelling or pushing something forward.
The driving of the cattle across the plains was a challenging task.
Synonyms
steering
operation
navigation
guidance
control
drivingadjective
UK
/ˈdraɪvɪŋ/
US
/ˈdraɪvɪŋ/
Translations
The driving force behind the project was her determination.
Движущей силой проекта была её решимость.
He played a driving role in the negotiations.
Он сыграл ведущую роль в переговорах.
Her driving ambition led her to success.
Её побудительные амбиции привели её к успеху.
Additional translations
стимулирующий
двигающий
управляющий
Definitions
Having a strong and forceful influence or effect.
Her driving ambition led her to achieve great success in her career.
Relating to or used in the operation of a vehicle.
He wore his driving gloves to get a better grip on the steering wheel.
Causing or resulting in movement or action.
The driving wind pushed the sailboat swiftly across the lake.
Synonyms
compelling
urgent
motivating
propelling
forceful
driveverb

driving

Gerund

drove
Past Simple
driven
Past Participle
driving
Gerund
UK
/draɪv/
US
/draɪv/
Translations
The shepherds drive the sheep to the pasture every morning.
Пастухи гонят овец на пастбище каждое утро.
I learned to drive a car when I was 18.
Я научился водить машину, когда мне было 18.
The engineer will drive the mechanism to start the machine.
Инженер будет двигать механизм, чтобы запустить машину.
Additional translations
управлять
Definitions
To operate and control the direction and speed of a motor vehicle.
She learned to drive a car when she was 16.
To compel or urge someone to act in a particular way.
His passion for music drives him to practice every day.
To move or push something forward with force.
The wind drives the waves onto the shore.
To cause an animal to move in a particular direction.
The shepherd drives the sheep into the pen.
To force someone to leave or go away.
The noise from the construction site drove the residents to complain.
To force or hammer something into a surface or position with impact.
They drove the stake into the frozen ground.
Synonyms
control
steer
navigate
propel
push
motivate
urge
operate
Antonyms
stop
halt
drivenoun
Definitions
A trip or journey in a vehicle, typically a car.
We went for a drive along the coast to enjoy the sunset.
A strong motivation or determination to achieve something.
Her drive to succeed in her career is truly inspiring.
A mechanism that transmits power to a machine or vehicle.
The car's drive was damaged, so it needed to be repaired before it could be used again.
A private road leading up to a house or building.
The long drive up to the mansion was lined with tall oak trees.
A campaign or organized effort to achieve a particular goal.
The charity launched a drive to collect donations for the homeless.
A device for storing and reading data, such as a hard drive or flash drive.
I saved all my important documents on a USB drive for safekeeping.
A powerful long-distance stroke that propels a ball, especially in sports such as golf or baseball.
His tee shot was a 300-yard drive straight down the fairway.
drivegerund / present participle

driving

Used attributively of something exerting force or providing impetus (e.g., driving rain, a driving force).
Definitions
Providing the main force or impetus for something to happen or move.
Innovation is the driving force behind the company’s success.
drivepast participle
Definitions
Highly motivated or determined to achieve a goal.
She is a driven professional who never misses a deadline.
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