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Meaning of "driver's seat" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF DRIVER'S SEAT

driver's seat  [ˈdraɪvəz siːt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DRIVER'S SEAT

noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Driver's seat is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES DRIVER'S SEAT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

driver's seat

Car seat

A car seat is the seat used in automobiles. Most car seats are made from inexpensive but durable material in order to withstand as much use as possible. The most common material is polyester.

Definition of driver's seat in the English dictionary

The definition of driver's seat in the dictionary is the seat in a vehicle where its driver sits.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH DRIVER'S SEAT


backseat
ˈbæksiːt
basidiomycete
bæˌsɪdɪəʊmaɪˈsiːt
cete
siːt
conceit
kənˈsiːt
deceit
dɪˈsiːt
facete
fəˈsiːt
loveseat
ˈlʌvˌsiːt
odontocete
ɒˈdɒntəˌsiːt
receipt
rɪˈsiːt
reseat
riːˈsiːt
seat
siːt
unseat
ʌnˈsiːt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DRIVER'S SEAT

drive-time
drive-up window
driveability
driveable
drivel
driveler
driveline
drivelled
driveller
drivelling
driven
drivenness
driver
driver ant
driver´s ed
driver´s education
driver´s license
driverless
drivetrain
driveway

WORDS THAT END LIKE DRIVER'S SEAT

aisle seat
baby seat
back seat
bench seat
booster seat
box seat
bucket seat
child seat
county seat
hot seat
in the box seat
in the driver´s seat
jump seat
love seat
mercy seat
passenger seat
rumble seat
to be in the driver´s seat
to be in the driving seat
toilet seat
window seat

Synonyms and antonyms of driver's seat in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «driver's seat» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF DRIVER'S SEAT

Find out the translation of driver's seat to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of driver's seat from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «driver's seat» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

司机座位
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

asiento del conductor
570 millions of speakers

English

driver´s seat
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

चालक की सीट
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مقعد السائق
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

сиденье водителя
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

banco do condutor
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

চালকের আসন
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

le siège du conducteur
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kerusi pemandu
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Fahrersitz
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

運転席
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

운전석
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Jog pembalap
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

chô ngồi tài xế
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஓட்டுநர் இருக்கை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

चालकाचा आसन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

sürücü koltuğu
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

sedile di guida
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Siedzenie kierowcy
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

сидінні водія
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

scaunul șoferului
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

κάθισμα οδηγού
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

bestuurder se sitplek
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

förarsätet
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

førersetet
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of driver's seat

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DRIVER'S SEAT»

The term «driver's seat» is quite widely used and occupies the 38.493 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «DRIVER'S SEAT» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about driver's seat

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3 QUOTES WITH «DRIVER'S SEAT»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word driver's seat.
1
Vanessa Carlton
Well, I would say that music just happens with me, I'm not in the driver's seat when I am at the piano, the piano is.
2
John Salazar
We took the insurance companies out of the driver's seat.
3
M. Ward
I'm somebody who doesn't feel the need to be in the driver's seat all the time. I appreciate the perspective of being in the passenger's seat sometimes, and I feel fortunate for that because I've learned a lot from that perspective.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DRIVER'S SEAT»

Discover the use of driver's seat in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to driver's seat and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Driver's Seat
The Driver’s Seat, Spark’s own favorite among her many novels, was hailed by the New Yorker as “her spiny and treacherous masterpiece.” Driven mad by an office job, Lise flies south on holiday — in search of passionate adventure ...
Muriel Spark, 2014
2
Dames in the Driver's Seat: Rereading Film Noir
Dames in the Driver's Seat offers new views of both classical-era and contemporary noirs through the lenses of gender, class, and race.
Jans B. Wager, 2009
3
In the Driver's Seat
A driving lesson becomes a wild ride through countryside and city streets, with an unexpected conclusion.
Marshall Efron, Max Haynes, Alfa-Betty Olsen, 1999
4
Primary Care In The Driver'S Seat?: Organizational Reform in ...
'Primary Care in the Driver's Seat?' studies the reforms of primary care in Europe as well as their impacts on the broader co-ordination mechanisms within European health care systems.
Saltman, Richard, Rico, Ana, Boerma, Wienke, 2005
5
From the Driver's Seat
"My God, I don't believe it.they're naked as jaybirds!" Through the driver's eyes, Ms. Buckley provides humorous, untold stories, giving the reader a peek into the unguarded moments of the wealthy.
Aileen M. Buckley, 2006
6
In the driver's seat
Photographs and text present a driver's-eye-view of operating an eighteen-wheeler, combine, train, blimp, front-end loader, Concorde jet, crane, race car, tank and other vehicles.
Ron Goor, Nancy Goor, 1982
7
In the Driver's Seat: Stories
A collection of short stories following the lives of single women and wives during various phases of midlife deals with the themes of time and change as it addresses such topics as the Iraq war, a smoker's reprieve from death by lung cancer ...
Helen Simpson, 2007
8
NASCAR in the Driver's Seat
Describes how NASCAR drivers train for the races, both physically and mentally, and explains the physics behind the racing cars.
Mark Stewart, Mike Kennedy, 2007
9
In the Driver's Seat: Interstate Trucking -- a Journey
"You have to like being alone." In The Driver's Seat -- memoir, travelogue, portrait of an industry -- is the long answer. One month after his 45th birthday, Marc Mayfield became a long-haul truck driver, something he'd always wanted to do.
Marc Mayfield, 2011
10
If You're In the Driver's Seat, Why Are You Lost?: A Roadmap ...
Offers examples, practical steps, and solutions that set readers on the path to creating and achieving concrete goals, dealing with setbacks and challenges, and becoming happier people.
Lawana Gladney, 2014

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DRIVER'S SEAT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term driver's seat is used in the context of the following news items.
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Scott Sturgis / Driver's Seat: Newest Sonata still leaves room for …
The 2015 Hyundai Sonata gets a sleek look for the model year. It's attractive, but some work on acceleration or fuel economy is needed. «Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Jul 15»
2
Novak Djokovic Now Firmly in Driver's Seat to Defend Wimbledon Title
With his French Open heartbreak so fresh, it seemed likely heading into Wimbledon that Novak Djokovic would have a tough time defending his ... «Bleacher Report, Jul 15»
3
Kedah in driver's seat to win Premier League
Kedah in driver's seat to win Premier League ... Stadium in Kuala Terengganu, are now in the driver's seat to win the Premier League title. «The Star Online, Jul 15»
4
By putting God in the driver's seat, blogging deacon found his path
Sr. Camille: Greg, your presence and the blog you offer have inspired and challenged parishioners at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs for many ... «National Catholic Reporter, Jul 15»
5
Jazz 100, Celtics 82: Aggressive Smart in driver's seat
SALT LAKE CITY -- The Boston Celtics threw second-year guard Marcus Smart the keys to the car this offseason. A year after spending most of ... «ESPN, Jul 15»
6
Maine schools could be in driver's seat if No Child Left Behind is left …
Schools are out for the summer, but the U.S. Senate has a major assignment this week following its return from recess. That's debating and ... «Bangor Daily News, Jul 15»
7
Driver's Seat The automobile: reflections, memories
I'm sitting here trying to remember the first time I changed a tire on my car. It was at least back in the 1960s, and possibly before. That was a ... «Tampa Bay Newspapers, Jul 15»
8
Uber from the Driver's Seat
Back in the early 1970's when I was in college, John Coleman was the President of Haverford College, a close neighbor of my alma mater, ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
9
Circle Theatre takes the driver's seat in comedy about a woman's …
Amy McFadden as Becky Foster, Jon Clausen as Joe Foster and Todd Lewis as Walter Flood in Circle Theatre's production of "Becky's New ... «MLive.com, Jul 15»
10
Angelo Mathews ton puts Sri Lanka in driver's seat in third test …
Angelo Mathews ton puts Sri Lanka in driver's seat in third test against Pakistan. Last updated 19:16, July 6 2015. Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews hit an ... «Stuff.co.nz, Jul 15»

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