Driving - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈdraɪvɪŋ|  American pronunciation of the word driving
Brit.  |ˈdraɪvɪŋ|  British pronunciation of the word driving
- this word is used as a present participle form of the verb 'to be'to drive

noun

- hitting a golf ball off of a tee with a driver (syn: drive)
- the act of controlling and steering the movement of a vehicle or animal

adjective

- having the power of driving or impelling (syn: impulsive)
a driving personal ambition
the driving force was his innate enthusiasm
- acting with vigor
responsibility turned the spoiled playboy into a driving young executive

Extra examples

Consumer spending was the driving force behind the economic growth in the summer.

Driving down the main road

We reached California after driving for two days.

When you're driving in winter you should always be on the watch for ice on the roads.

It's important to learn the rules of the road before taking your driving test.

...I don't think we should chance driving in this snowstorm....

She failed her driving test on the first attempt but she succeeded on her second attempt.

He was driving with one foot on the gas and one foot on the brake.

They went on a driving tour of New England.

She got into a car accident while driving through a dangerous intersection.

She was driving pretty fast.

I know what a bother driving into the city can be this time of day.

He planned to make a grand entrance, driving up to the house in a fancy red sports car.

She was sensible enough to stop driving when she got too tired.

An arrest for drunk driving is bad publicity for any celebrity.

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