drive_home | ||
1. | [ verb ] make clear by special emphasis and try to convince somebody of something | |
Synonyms: | ram_home press_home | |
Examples: | "drive home a point or an argument" "I'm trying to drive home these basic ideas" |
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Related terms: | stress | |
2. | [ verb ] carry out or perform | |
Synonyms: | deliver | |
Examples: | "deliver an attack", "deliver a blow" The boxer drove home a solid left" |
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Related terms: | give land | |
3. | [ verb ] force to believe | |
Synonyms: | ram_home | |
Examples: | "I'm trying to drive home these basic ideas" |
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Related terms: | convert | |
Similar spelling: |
drive_in drive-in |