drive away

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

Get ready to explore; your favorite new small town may be just a short drive away. — Kristine Hansen, Architectural Digest, 3 Aug. 2026

But the ambulance driver seems to view the Pathfinder as a threat and drives away. — Sydney Brownstone, NPR, 2 Aug. 2026

An intruder spent about three hours inside a local hardware store in Monroe, Michigan, causing significant damage, putting on an employee's uniform, and eventually driving away in a company truck. — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 31 July 2026

Where to Stay at Tropical Islands Even though Berlin is just an hour’s drive away, Tropical Islands has a wide variety of accommodation options for overnight stays, so the fun doesn’t have to stop. — Gwen McClure, Travel + Leisure, 30 July 2026

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