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driving

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/ˈdraɪvɪŋ/ · driv-ing

To operate and control the direction and speed of a motor vehicle.

Meanings

verbformal

To operate and control the direction and speed of a motor vehicle.

موٹر گاڑی کو چلانے اور اس کی سمت اور رفتار کو کنٹرول کرنا۔

چلانا

chalanā

Synonyms

operatingsteeringmaneuveringچلاناسنبھالنانگرانی کرنا

Antonyms

parkstopexitپارک کرنارکناباہر نکلنا

Common Collocations

  • safe driving
  • driving license
  • driving experience

Example Sentences

I enjoy driving in the countryside on weekends.

مجھے ویک اینڈ پر دیہی علاقوں میں چلانا پسند ہے۔

Mujhē vēkēnd par dīhī ālāqōn mēn chalanā pasand hai.

Driving requires full attention and focus.

چلانا مکمل توجہ اور توجہ مانگتا ہے۔

Chalanā mukammal tawajjō aur tawajjō māngtā hai.

He is learning to drive a car.

وہ گاڑی چلانا سیکھ رہا ہے۔

Woh gāṛī chalanā sīkh rahā hai.

Easily Confused With

driven:Driven is the past participle of drive, whereas driving is the present participle.

Word Family

drive
verbچلو
driver
nounڈرائیور

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think 'drive' to remember the action of controlling a vehicle.

Picture yourself behind the wheel of a car.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "drīfan" — to drive, to compel

First known use: 15th century

The term has evolved over centuries from the Old English verb meaning to urge or force forward.