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Definition drive off in American English

drive off phrasal verb

phrasal verb
1

if a vehicle or driver drives off, the vehicle starts moving and leaves

Example

They stood and waved as we drove off.

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2

to force someone to go away, especially when they are attacking or threatening you

Example

They fired their guns to drive off an attack from a pack of dogs.

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Definition drive off in American English