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Definition drive up in British English

drive up phrasal verb

phrasal verb
1

if a vehicle or driver drives up, the vehicle moves near to a person or place and stops

Example

A huge Rolls Royce drove up.

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2

to make a price or amount rise to a higher level

Example

The government's policies are driving up interest rates.

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Definition drive up in British English