driver
Translation
driver, chauffeur
Examples
The bus driver was very friendly.
The bus driver was very friendly.
You need to install the printer driver.
You need to install the printer driver.
Cost is a key driver of this decision.
Cost is a key driver of this decision.
Grammar Patterns
a bus/taxi/truck ((driver)) a person who drives a bus/taxi/truck The bus driver was very friendly.
a printer/graphics ((driver)) software for a printer/graphics card You need to install the printer driver.
a key ((driver)) ((of sth.)) a main cause of (sth.) Cost is a key driver of this decision.
Similar Words
Synonyms: operator, chauffeur (for a person); cause, factor, impetus (for a reason)
Etymology
From the verb 'drive' + '-er' (a suffix indicating an agent or doer). Literally, 'one who drives'.
Memory Tips
A 'driver' is the person or thing that 'drives' something, whether it's a car, a computer part, or a decision.