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designated driver

des·ig·nate driv·er
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [verb dez-ig-neyt drahy-ver]
    • /verb ˈdɛz ɪgˌneɪt ˈdraɪ vər/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [verb dez-ig-neyt drahy-ver]
    • /verb ˈdɛz ɪgˌneɪt ˈdraɪ vər/

Definitions of designated driver words

  • countable noun designated driver The designated driver in a group of people travelling together is the one who has agreed to drive, or who is insured to drive. 3
  • noun designated driver a person who volunteers not to drink alcohol on a social occasion, so that he or she can safely drive other people who have been drinking 3
  • noun designated driver the person in a group who has been designated as the one who will abstain from alcoholic beverages so as to be able to safely drive the others in a motor vehicle 3
  • noun designated driver a person who abstains from alcoholic beverages at a gathering in order to be fit to drive companions home safely. 1
  • noun designated driver An individual who does not drink alcohol at a social engagement for the purpose of driving his or her companions home. 0
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Parts of speech for Designated driver

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designated driver popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 75% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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