self-drive
|self/drive|
B1
/sɛlf-draɪv/
autonomous operation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'self-drive' originates from English, combining 'self' meaning 'by oneself' and 'drive' meaning 'to operate a vehicle'.
Historical Evolution
'self-drive' has remained consistent in its meaning since its inception, referring to the act of driving oneself.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to drive oneself', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to a vehicle that is rented without a driver, allowing the renter to drive it themselves.
They opted for a self-drive car for their road trip.
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Last updated: 2025/03/16 22:02