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drive off — 2 meanings

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phrasal verb2 meanings
drive offsame phrase

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leave by car

After saying goodbye, she got in her car and drove off.

force away

The loud noise drove off the stray dogs from the yard.

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1. leave by car

B1neutralspoken

to leave a place by driving a car or other vehicle away.

After saying goodbye, she got in her car and drove off.

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2. force away

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to make someone or something leave a place, often by using threats or force.

The loud noise drove off the stray dogs from the yard.

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