drive off

andarsene in macchina, partire in macchina

Lasciare un luogo guidando un'auto o un altro veicolo.

In inglese semplice: You leave a place in a car or another vehicle that you are controlling.

• She got in and drove off.
• The driver waved before driving off.
• Did he drive off without paying?

Come si usa: drive off in something (He drove off in a blue van.)

Sinonimi: drive away

Espressioni comuni: drive off quickly, drive off in something

scacciare, respingere

Far andare via qualcuno o qualcosa spaventandolo, attaccandolo o facendo pressione.

In inglese semplice: You make someone or something leave by frightening, attacking, or putting pressure on them.

• The dog drove off the birds.
• Guards drove the attackers off with warning shots.
• Will the smoke drive off the insects?

Come si usa: drive someone/something off (The farmer drove the birds off.)

Sinonimi: chase away, repel, repulse

Contrari: attract

Espressioni comuni: drive off attackers, drive off birds, drive off someone