driver
A person who operates a motor vehicle, such as a car, bus, or truck. They are responsible for controlling the vehicle's speed and direction while traveling on the road.
Exemplos
3 de 5The taxi driver was very friendly and arrived on time.
The taxi driver was very friendly and arrived on time.
Every driver must present a valid license upon request.
Every driver must present a valid license upon request.
Is your driver here yet?
Is your driver here yet?
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of the **D**river **D**riving to the **D**estination.
Quiz rápido
The ___ stopped the bus to let the passengers off.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: driver
Exemplos
The taxi driver was very friendly and arrived on time.
everydayThe taxi driver was very friendly and arrived on time.
Every driver must present a valid license upon request.
formalEvery driver must present a valid license upon request.
Is your driver here yet?
informalIs your driver here yet?
The research monitors how a driver responds to sudden obstacles.
academicThe research monitors how a driver responds to sudden obstacles.
We are currently hiring a delivery driver for the morning shift.
businessWe are currently hiring a delivery driver for the morning shift.
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
back-seat driver
back-seat driver (someone who gives unwanted advice)
in the driver's seat
in the driver's seat (to be in control)
designated driver
designated driver (person who stays sober to drive others)
Frequentemente confundido com
A driver controls a car or bus, while a rider sits on a bike, horse, or is a passenger in a vehicle.
Notas de uso
The word is used for both professionals (like truck drivers) and private individuals operating a car. It can also refer to software (device driver) in a computing context.
Erros comuns
Learners often say 'car rider' when they mean 'driver'. Remember: the person steering is always the driver.
Dica de memorização
Think of the **D**river **D**riving to the **D**estination.
Origem da palavra
From the Old English 'drīfan', meaning to push, impel, or move something forward.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
In many Western cultures, a 'designated driver' is a person who agrees not to drink alcohol so they can safely drive their friends home after a party.
Quiz rápido
The ___ stopped the bus to let the passengers off.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: driver
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