drive away

phrasal verb

drove away; driven away; driving away; drives away

: to cause or force (someone) to leave especially by making a situation unpleasant or unattractive

The store's high prices are driving away customers.

Examples of drive away in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Jack Roberson, 15, and his mother, Lindsay Roberson, tried to drive away, but the water rose too fast, and he was forced to grab onto a tree to keep from being swept away. —July 9, CBS News, 9 July 2025

The Middletons live a short drive away from the Prince and Princess of Wales' home base in Windsor and are a steady presence in their grandchildren's lives, often having Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, 7, over for sleepovers. —Stephanie Petit, People.com, 6 July 2025

Just a short drive away, Silverleaf—Canyon Creek Forest’s sister community—offers a similar experience in a distinct setting. —Kansas City Star, 6 July 2025

Some of Florida’s clearest springs are a short drive away, and the Great Florida Birding Trail and 155-mile Big Bend Saltwater Paddling Trail are also in the area. —Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 5 July 2025

Rhymes for drive away

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