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Definition vehicle in British English

vehicle noun

[countable] noun
/ˈviːɪk(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.

Example

the driver of the vehicle

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2

a way of expressing ideas or of making something happen

Example

an investment vehicle

Example

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 film, television show etc for one actor

Example

The film was conceived merely as a vehicle for Tom Hanks.

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Definition vehicle in British English