Definition

1. Noun:
   • The member of a party who is designated to refrain from alcohol and so is sober when it is time to drive home: A person in a social group who voluntarily agrees not to consume alcoholic beverages, ensuring they are fit to drive others home safely.

Usage

• The term is used to identify the responsible person in a group who will provide safe transportation after social events involving alcohol.
• It is a specific role within a social context, emphasizing safety and planning.

Examples

• Noun:
  • We always choose a designated driver before going to the bar.
  • As the designated driver, she drank only soda all night.
  • The restaurant offers free non-alcoholic drinks to the designated driver.

Advanced Usage

• "to be the designated driver": To take on the role of the sober driver for an occasion.
  • I can't drink tonight; I'm the designated driver.
• "to volunteer as the designated driver": To offer to fulfill this role.
  • He volunteered as the designated driver for the company party.

Variants and Related Words

• Designate (verb): To choose someone or something for a specific purpose or role.
  • They will designate a team leader.
• Driver (noun): A person who drives a vehicle.
  • The driver stopped at the red light.

Synonyms

• Sober driver: A driver who has not consumed alcohol.
• Responsible driver: A driver who prioritizes safety, often by abstaining from alcohol.

Related Phrases

• "Don't drink and drive": A common safety slogan advising against operating a vehicle after consuming alcohol.
• "Plan your ride": A phrase encouraging pre-arrangement of safe transportation, which may involve a designated driver.

Noun

1. the member of a party who is designated to refrain from alcohol and so is sober when it is time to drive home