vehicle
A machine like a car, bus, or plane that moves people or things from place to place.
A machine, such as a car, truck, bus, ship, or aircraft, used for transporting people or goods from one place to another.
Something used to show ideas or help make something happen.
Something that serves as a means of expressing, communicating, or achieving something.
- Base: vehicle
- Plural: vehicle, vehicles
get behind the wheel
1Start driving a vehicle
To sit in the driver's seat and drive a car or other vehicle.
- I was nervous the first time I got behind the wheel.
- She can't wait to get behind the wheel of her new car.
vehicle for change
2Means of causing change
Something that helps make big changes happen.
- Education can be a powerful vehicle for change.
- Social media has become a major vehicle for change in society.
electric vehicle
1Vehicle powered by electricity
A car, bus, or other vehicle that runs on electricity instead of gasoline or diesel.
- Electric vehicles are becoming cheaper and more common.
- Electric vehicles are becoming more popular due to environmental concerns.
- He bought an electric vehicle to save on fuel costs.
- He bought an electric vehicle to save fuel costs.
motor vehicle
1Road vehicle with an engine
A car, truck, bus, or other vehicle that uses a motor to move on roads.
- Motor vehicles must be registered with the local authorities.
- The city is working to reduce emissions from motor vehicles.
- The city has strict laws for motor vehicle emissions.