drive off
phrasal verb
drove off; driven off; driving off; drives off
: to cause or force (someone or something) to leave
They drove off the invaders.
waved her hands to drive the flies off
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Surely putting this on, loudly, should generate enough friction in your household to drive off guests — of any political affiliation — who've overstayed their welcome.
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Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Dec. 2025
The officer who was struck defensively fired two rounds from his service weapon at Romero’s vehicle, ICE said, but no one was hit and Romero drove off.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 22 Dec. 2025
That officer fired two rounds from his weapon and the man drove off again.
—Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 21 Dec. 2025
Bailey drove off without rendering aid, calling the police or exchanging insurance information, according to his arrest report.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 18 Dec. 2025
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Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Dec. 2025
The officer who was struck defensively fired two rounds from his service weapon at Romero’s vehicle, ICE said, but no one was hit and Romero drove off.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 22 Dec. 2025
That officer fired two rounds from his weapon and the man drove off again.
—Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 21 Dec. 2025
Bailey drove off without rendering aid, calling the police or exchanging insurance information, according to his arrest report.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 18 Dec. 2025
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“Drive off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drive%20off. Accessed 29 Dec. 2025.
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