driver
gb/dɹˈaɪvɚ/ us/dɹˈaɪvɚ/
A1
English
~ 1300
sofőr, gépjárművezető, illesztőprogram, driver, eszközillesztő, hajtóerő, mozgatórugó, egyes fa
NOUN
A1
1
sofőr
A2
Usage pattern:
[someone] is a driver
The driver stopped at the red light.
A sofőr megállt a piros lámpánál.
She works as a bus driver in the city.
Buszsofőrként dolgozik a városban.
The police asked the driver to show his license.
Drivers must follow the speed limit.
The driver of the truck was injured in the accident.
Learner examples
The driver waits at the stop.
A sofőr a megállónál vár.
I see the bus driver every morning.
Minden reggel látom a buszsofőrt.
The driver opens the door for people.
My father is a taxi driver.
The driver smiles at the children.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'driver' with 'rider'; 'driver' controls the vehicle, while 'rider' is usually a passenger or someone on a bicycle/motorcycle.
Meaning
Person controlling a vehicle
Collocations
taxi driver
|bus driver
|truck driver
|professional driver
|learner driver
Synonyms
motorist (More formal and often used in official or news contexts.)
Antonyms
passenger (A passenger rides in a vehicle but does not control it.)
Themes
transportation
|daily life
|daily_life
Definition
A person who drives a car, bus, or other vehicle.
A person who operates and controls the movement of a motor vehicle.
NOUN
B1
TECHNICAL
2
You need to install the printer driver before you can print.
Telepítened kell a nyomtató illesztőprogramját, mielőtt nyomtatni tudnál.
Updating your graphics driver can improve game performance.
A videokártya illesztőprogramjának frissítése javíthatja a játékok teljesítményét.
The sound card isn't working because the driver is missing.
The new mouse came with a CD containing its drivers.
Learner examples
I install the printer driver.
Telepítem a nyomtató illesztőprogramját.
The computer needs a driver for the camera.
A számítógépnek illesztőprogramra van szüksége a kamerához.
This game needs a new graphics driver.
We update the sound driver today.
Common mistake:
Some learners confuse 'driver' in computing with a person driving; in IT it refers to software, not a human.
Meaning
Software for hardware control
Collocations
device driver
|install driver
|update driver
|printer driver
Synonyms
device driver (More specific technical term for this software component.)
Antonyms
application (An application is software for user tasks, not for controlling hardware.)
Themes
technology
|computing
Definition
A small computer program that helps the computer work with a piece of hardware, like a printer or camera.
A program that allows a computer's operating system to communicate with a specific hardware device.
NOUN
B2
3
hajtóerő
B2
mozgatórugó
B2
Tourism is a major driver of the local economy.
A turizmus a helyi gazdaság egyik fő hajtóereje.
Innovation is the key driver behind our success.
Az innováció a sikerünk kulcsfontosságú mozgatórugója.
Climate change is a significant driver of migration patterns.
Learner examples
Money is the main driver of change.
A pénz a változás fő hajtóereje.
Tourism is a big driver here.
A turizmus itt fontos hajtóerő.
Technology is a key driver for business.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this with 'driver' meaning a person; here it can be abstract and not human.
Meaning
Main cause or motivator
Collocations
economic driver
|key driver
|main driver of growth
Synonyms
motivation (Refers more to personal reasons for action, not always external factors.)
Antonyms
obstacle (An obstacle prevents progress, opposite of a driver which promotes it.)
Themes
business
|science
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The main reason or force that makes something happen.
A primary factor that causes or influences an event, process, or change.
NOUN
B1
4
He hit the ball off the tee with his driver.
Driverrel ütötte el a labdát az elütőhelyről.
Most golfers use a driver for their first shot on long holes.
A legtöbb golfozó a hosszú lyukakon driverrel üti az első ütést.
She just bought a new titanium driver.
Learner examples
He uses a driver in golf.
Golfban drivert használ.
The golfer hits with his driver.
A golfozó driverrel üt.
I buy a new driver for golf.
Meaning
Golf club for long shots
Collocations
use a driver
|hit with a driver
Synonyms
1-wood (Specific technical golf term for this club.)
Themes
sports
Definition
A golf club used to hit the ball far from the starting point.
A type of golf club with a large head used for hitting long-distance shots from the tee.
Grammar
Dictionary form
driver
IPA
GB/dɹˈaɪvɚ/
US/dɹˈaɪvɚ/
Syllables & stress
driver (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (driver)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: driver
- Plural: drivers
Word family
Forms
drivers
noun
Core family
drive
verb A1
driving
noun
Negative and opposite forms
driverless
adjective
Advanced or less common
drivable
adjective
Expressions
backseat driver
1/bæksˈit dɹˈaɪvɚ/
idiom
informal
Passenger giving unwanted advice
A person who is not driving but tells the driver what to do, often annoyingly.
Examples
- Stop being such a backseat driver and let me focus on the road!
- My brother is a terrible backseat driver whenever we travel together.
driver's seat
1/dɹˈaɪvɚz sˈit/
fixed phrase
Position of control or advantage
Being in control or having an advantage in a situation.
Examples
- With all this new funding, our company is now in the driver's seat.
- After winning three games in a row, they're in the driver's seat for the championship.
designated driver
1/dˈɛzɪɡnˌeɪtɪd dɹˈaɪvɚ/
fixed phrase
Sober person driving others home
A person who does not drink alcohol so they can drive others home safely.
Examples
- I'll be the designated driver tonight, so I'm not drinking any beer.
- I’ll be the designated driver tonight so you can enjoy yourself.
- We always choose a designated driver before going out.
- We need to choose a designated driver before we start drinking.