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\ ˈdrīv-ˌəp 
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\Definition of drive-up
: designed to allow patrons or customers to be served while remaining in their automobiles
a drive-up window
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drive-up
adjectiveEnglish Language Learners Definition of drive-up
US : designed to allow people to remain in their cars while being served
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drive-up
adjective\ ˈdrīv-ˌəp \
Kids Definition of drive-up
: set up to allow customers to be served while they stay in their vehicles
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The first known use of drive-up was in 1952
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