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drive

In psychology, an urgent need pressing for satisfaction, usually rooted in some physiological deficiency or imbalance (e.g., hunger and thirst) and impelling the organism to action. Psychologists distinguish between drives that are innate and directly related to basic physiological needs (e.g., food, air, and water) and drives that are learned (e.g., drug addiction). Among the other drives psychologists have identified are achievement, affection, affiliation, exploration, manipulation, maternity, pain avoidance, sex, and sleep.

(1) An electromechanical device that contains and reads and writes magnetic disks, optical discs or magnetic tapes. See magnetic disk, optical disc and magnetic tape.

(2) A solid state flash drive that contains no moving parts. See USB drive.

(3) To provide power and signals to a device. For example, "this control unit can drive up to 15 terminals."
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We're at Thwaite Station and we've got a long drive before us.
The Secret Garden by Burnett, Frances Hodgson View in context
The hauling was not over till mid-day, and as the lumber was to be delivered to Andrew Hale, the Starkfield builder, it was really easier for Ethan to send Jotham Powell, the hired man, back to the farm on foot, and drive the load down to the village himself.
Ethan Frome by Wharton, Edith View in context
And if Newland's afternoon is provided for perhaps May can drive you out with the ponies, and try their new russet harness.
The Age of Innocence by Wharton, Edith View in context
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