Drive Off (Verb)
Meaning
Force to go away; used both with concrete and metaphoric meanings; "Drive away potential burglars"; "drive away bad thoughts"; "dispel doubts"; "The supermarket had to turn back many disappointed customers".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- The high price of rent will drive off many potential tenants.
- The smell of the newly installed mosquito repellent system will drive off unwanted insects.
- The counselor tried to drive off her client's anxiety with reassuring words.
- The smell of a new coat of paint and a freshly mowed lawn might well drive off potential home buyers who prefer more mature surroundings.
- An excellent speech from the CEO did a great job in driving off investor's skepticism regarding the company's future prospects.