drive

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Meaning · English

To operate a vehicle: — To operate (an aircraft); to pilot.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

drive a 737

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “drive” mean?

To operate a vehicle: — To operate (an aircraft); to pilot.

Is “drive” formal or informal?

drive is generally slang.