Entry Word: drive

Function: noun

Meaning: 1 a passage cleared for public vehicular travel <raced our motorcycles along the drive> — see way 1
2 a series of activities undertaken to achieve a goal <a fund-raising drive for the schoolʼs marching band> — see campaign
3 a strong wish for something <a drive to succeed in the television news business> — see desire
4 active strength of body or mind <senior citizens who exercise regularly are more likely to have the drive to keep up with their grandchildren> — see vigor 1
5 readiness to engage in daring or difficult activity <a great opportunity for a sales representative who is full of drive> — see enterprise 2