drive around
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Definition
Verb: 1. To operate a vehicle while traveling in a general area without a fixed destination: This refers to the act of driving for leisure, exploration, or relaxation, often with no specific goal other than the journey itself. 2. To transport someone in a vehicle while traveling in such a manner: This refers to taking a passenger along while driving without a particular aim.
Usage and Examples
Verb (intransitive - no aim):
- On weekends, they like to drive around and discover new neighborhoods.
- We spent the afternoon driving around, just listening to music and talking.
Verb (transitive - with a passenger):
- He drove his friends around the city to show them the sights.
- I'll drive you around so you can get a feel for the area.
Advanced Usage
- "to drive oneself around": To operate a vehicle for oneself in an aimless manner.
- After the meeting, she needed to clear her head, so she drove herself around for an hour.
Variants and Related Words
- Cruise (verb): To drive at a constant, often leisurely speed. This is a close synonym but often implies a smoother, more relaxed pace than "drive around."
- We cruised along the coastal highway.
Synonyms
- Go for a drive: To take a trip in a car for pleasure.
- Ride around: Can be used similarly, though it often implies being a passenger rather than the driver.
Related Phrasal Verbs
- Drive about: A less common variant with the same meaning as "drive around."
- (British English) We spent the day driving about in the Cotswolds.
Related Idioms
- To go for a spin: To take a short, casual drive, often for enjoyment. This idiom is very closely related to the concept of "driving around."
- The car's finally fixed; let's go for a spin.
Verb
- drive without any particular aim
- we were driving around in the countryside on a fine Sunday morning
- drive someone in a vehicle