Pronunciation: /draɪv bæk/
noun a person who drives a vehicle
A1 I took a quick drive back to the store to pick up some milk.
A2 She needed to make a drive back to her hometown for a family emergency.
B1 After the meeting, we had a long drive back to the office.
B2 The drive back from the airport was smooth and relaxing.
C1 The scenic drive back through the mountains was breathtaking.
C2 Despite the traffic, the drive back home was enjoyable thanks to good music.
verb to cause someone or something to return to a previous place or condition
A1 I drive back home after work every day.
A2 She drove back to the store to return the item.
B1 The team decided to drive back to the hotel before it got too late.
B2 After realizing he forgot his wallet, he had to drive back to the restaurant.
C1 The politician's controversial remarks drove back support from his constituents.
C2 The company's unethical practices drove back investors and damaged their reputation.
formal After the meeting, I had to drive back to the office to pick up some important documents.
informal Let's drive back to my place and grab a bite to eat.
slang We should totally drive back to that new burger joint we found last week.
figurative The memories of her childhood drive her back to the small town where she grew up.
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