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drive in

dri·vein

UK/ˈdɹaɪvˌɪn/ uncommon us
verb (3) noun (1)

verb

1.

cause a run or runner to be scored

  • “His line double drove in Jim Lemon with the winning run”
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2.

arrive by motorcar

  • “The star and her manager drive in today from their motor tour across the country”
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3.

cause to penetrate, as with a circular motion

  • “drive in screws or bolts”
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noun

1.

any installation designed to accommodate patrons in their automobiles

Origin

Deverbal from drive in.

Phrases

  • car hop
  • drive-in movie
  • drive-in theatre

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