The driver
Example: The driver stops the car at red light
Definition
"The driver" refers to a person who operates and controls the movement of a vehicle, such as a car, truck, or bus. This individual is responsible for safely navigating the vehicle and obeying traffic rules, as in the phrase, 'The driver stops the car at red light.'
Etymology
The term "the driver" comes from the verb 'drive,' which originates from Old English 'drīfan,' meaning to urge or force to move. Over time, 'driver' evolved to designate the person who controls and directs the movement of a vehicle or animal-drawn carriage.
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"The driver" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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