drive off

drive off(
drayv
 
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)
A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
transitive verb phrase
a. ahuyentar
Umberto drove off the punks with a shotgun.Umberto ahuyentó a los vándalos con una escopeta.
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. partir
The bus drove off just as we were getting to the stop.La guagua partió justo cuando llegábamos a la parada.
b. irse
The taxi driver got sick of waiting and drove off.La taxista se cansó de esperar y se fue.
c. alejarse
As the car drove off, Daniela appeared in the rear window, waving goodbye.Mientras el carro se alejaba, Daniela apareció en la luneta trasera, despidiéndose con la mano.
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