driver

• Substantivo que designa a pessoa que dirige um veículo, como carro, ônibus ou caminhão; também pode se referir ao motorista de táxi e, em informática, a um programa que controla um dispositivo.

A noun referring to a person who operates a vehicle, such as a car, bus, or truck.

1. Vehicle operatorA1formal

   A person who drives a vehicle, such as a car, bus, or truck.

   Motorista

   • The driver stopped the bus at the station.
   • She is a careful and experienced driver.
   • The taxi driver took us to the airport.

   Sinônimosautomobilistchauffeurmotoristoperator

2. B1formal

   A type of golf club used for hitting the ball long distances from the tee.

   Driver

   • He used his driver to hit the ball down the fairway.
   • She bought a new driver for her golf set.
   • The professional golfer's driver is custom-made.

   Sinônimosbig stick

3. Computer softwareB2formalIT

   A piece of software that allows a computer to communicate with a hardware device.

   Driver

   • You need to install the printer driver before using it.
   • The graphics card driver was updated to improve performance.
   • The driver for the scanner is not compatible with this operating system.

   Sinônimosdevice driver