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Definition vehicle in American English

vehicle noun

[countable] noun
/ˈviɪk(ə)l/
1

a machine that you travel in or on, especially one with an engine that travels on roads, for example a car, bus, van, truck, or motorcycle

Example

Watch out for oncoming vehicles.

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Don't forget to lock your vehicle while it is parked.

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the driver of the vehicle

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2

a way of expressing ideas or of making something happen

Example

The Union is the principal vehicle of communication for the employees.

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an investment vehicle

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They use the tabloid press as a vehicle for attacking the opposition.

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2.1

something that is created for a specific person or purpose, especially a movie, television show, etc. for one actor

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The movie was conceived merely as a star vehicle for Tom Hanks.

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Definition vehicle in American English