Driving & Vehicles

To inflate a tyre, ball, or other object by adding air to it.

Aviation slang for an aircraft crashing nose-first into the ground in a spiraling motion.

To move a vehicle in reverse into a space, or to return to a previous position or situation.

To reverse a vehicle into something, to collide with something while moving backwards, or to enter a situation indirectly or by chance.

To reverse a vehicle out of a space, typically a garage or tight parking spot.

To reverse a vehicle; to support or confirm someone's statement; to create a copy of data; or to form a blockage.

British English spelling variant of 'bail out': to escape by parachute from an aircraft, or to rescue someone from difficulty.

To add ballast (heavy material) to a ship, aircraft, or vehicle to improve its stability or balance.

To damage something or someone through impact; in British slang, to imprison; used as an adjective meaning excellent.

In sailing, to steer the vessel toward the shore, a target, or another vessel; to move inward.

In sailing, to steer the vessel so as to approach the shore or another object closely.

In sailing, to steer away from the wind or another vessel; to push a boat away from a dock or shore.

In sailing, to steer the vessel away from a specific point, shore, or object.

Chiefly British: to stop talking and be quiet, or to fasten one's seatbelt.

To extinguish a flame with breath or wind; to fail suddenly; or to defeat someone easily.

To secure a person or thing inside a space by fastening a bolt; or to insert a component that bolts into place.

To move around at high speed, often recklessly or noisily.

To leave or depart at high speed.

To drill, push, or advance forcefully and directly inward or toward a target.

To enlarge or shape a cylindrical hole using a boring tool; used in engineering and mechanics.

To knock or roll something down with force, or to travel down a road or path rapidly.

To surround or trap someone or something so that they cannot move freely or have limited options.

A nautical term: to turn a ship's yards so that the wind fills the sails from ahead, slowing or stopping the vessel.

A nautical term: to swing the yards of a square-rigged ship to the opposite side, especially when tacking or changing course.

A nautical term: to position the yards of a square-rigged ship so they are nearly parallel to the keel, allowing the wind to pass by with mi

A nautical term: to swing the yards of a square-rigged ship inward (toward the center line) to catch more wind on a particular point of sail

(Nautical) To accidentally turn a vessel broadside to the wind and waves, risking capsizing.

To move in a rough, uncontrolled way, especially of a vehicle being tossed around in bad conditions.

To fasten someone or something securely using a buckle, especially a seatbelt.

To fasten your seatbelt; also used figuratively to mean prepare yourself for something difficult or exciting.

To remove a scratch, mark, or dent from a surface by polishing or rubbing it with a buffing tool.

To remove something in large quantities or bulky items, typically using a vehicle or cart.

To take or remove someone or something to another place, especially using a vehicle and often implying force or dismissiveness.

To move to a lower gear when driving a vehicle.

To shift to a higher gear when driving; or to vary or alter something to make it different.

To remove something or someone from a surface or vehicle, or (Australian/NZ) to tease or mock someone

To keep working or moving steadily, often slowly and with effort, or to make a continuous engine-like sound while doing so

To enter something by climbing, especially a vehicle, bed, or confined space.

To accumulate or reach a particular total of something, such as miles, hours, or points.

To close off or mark a section of a road or area using traffic cones.

In freight and logistics: to fill a shipping container, truck, or vehicle to its maximum volume (cubic capacity) before reaching the weight

To interrupt a conversation or activity; to move in front of someone else in a queue or in traffic; to ask someone to dance.

To separate something by cutting; to stop a supply; to interrupt someone; or to isolate someone from others.

To cause minor dents, scratches, or superficial damage to something, especially a vehicle.

To prepare a formal document, or for a vehicle to stop at a place.

To leave a place in a vehicle, or to cause someone or something to leave or stay away.

To return somewhere by driving, or to force a person or group to retreat.

To travel somewhere by driving, or to cause prices, costs, or numbers to decrease.

To enter a place in a vehicle, or to hammer or push something into a surface.

To leave a place in a vehicle, or to force a person or animal to go away.

To arrive at a place in a vehicle, or to cause prices, costs, or figures to increase.

To deliver a person or thing to a place by vehicle; to fall asleep; or to decrease in amount or quality.

To secure something firmly in place so it cannot move or be lifted.

To make a container or space completely full, or to become completely full.

To signal a moving vehicle to stop, usually by waving one's arms or hand.

To fail suddenly and dramatically, especially after a promising start; or for an aircraft engine to stop working.

To turn off a switch with a flipping motion; or (informal, rude) to make an obscene hand gesture at someone.

To fill a vehicle with fuel, or to eat and drink enough to have energy for an activity.

To put petrol (gasoline) into a vehicle's fuel tank.

To shift to a lower gear in a vehicle, or to reduce one's level of activity or intensity.

To descend to the lower deck or interior of a ship; a nautical term.

To arm oneself or others with guns; also to accelerate an engine by increasing its throttle.

To carry or transport something heavy or bulky from place to place.

(nautical) To bring a sailing vessel almost to a standstill by balancing the sails against each other, or to stop a vessel.

For a ship or boat to lean or tilt to one side, especially due to wind or an uneven load.

To pull clothing up with a quick movement; or to attach a trailer, caravan, or animal to a vehicle.

To quickly and casually enter a vehicle or small space.

To enter a vehicle, space, or clothing quickly and with little effort.

To leave or dismount a vehicle, bicycle, or other conveyance quickly and casually.

To quickly board or mount a vehicle, bicycle, or other conveyance.

To move forward very slowly and gradually, in tiny increments.

To lift something higher or make an amount, level, or price go up sharply.

To block, crowd, or cause something to get stuck and stop moving smoothly.

To leap up and position oneself behind someone, typically on a horse or vehicle.

To cause something to fall by kicking it; also (of an engine) to turn over and start.

To stop working suddenly, typically said of a machine or engine.

To save or put money aside for future use; (British retail) to reserve goods in a shop while paying in instalments; also a noun: a roadside

To be forced to stay in bed due to illness or injury, or to store a vehicle or vessel when not in use.

To move aside or give permission so that someone or something can pass by.

To allow someone or something to pass through a barrier, checkpoint, or obstacle.

A nautical term meaning to remain at a distance from a shore, port, or another vessel without anchoring.

A nautical term meaning to bring a ship to a near-standstill by positioning it head-on to the wind.

To put a large quantity of goods, supplies, or cargo into a vehicle or container.

To guide a boat or vessel through a canal lock by operating the lock gates.

To secure a boat or vessel by attaching it to a fixed point such as a mooring post, buoy, or bank.

To begin moving away from a place, especially for a vehicle or group to start travelling from a stationary position.

To become stuck in or blocked by mud, especially of a vehicle or location.

Used of an aircraft, vehicle, or boat that tilts or tips forward so the nose goes down.

To apply oil to something or someone, either to lubricate machinery or to coat the body with oil.

To trap someone's vehicle by parking directly behind or alongside it so they cannot drive away.

To bring a vehicle to a stop and leave it parked in a particular spot.

To dismantle a vehicle or machine and sell or distribute its individual components separately.

to drive away very fast, usually with the tires making noise

to decorate or customize something in a flashy, attention-getting way

In motorsport, to exit the pit lane and rejoin the racing circuit.

To rock or toss in different directions, especially of a boat or aircraft.

To knock down or crash into something with heavy, unstoppable force.

To crash into something with great force and momentum, or to begin a task with great energy.

To use a plough to till, clear, or destroy an area of land; or to drive over something with great force.

To turn over or churn up soil or a surface using a plough, or to break up a surface by moving heavily across it.

American English: to knock down or crash into something with heavy, unstoppable force.

To move or proceed very slowly, especially in a way that frustrates others

To move or travel at a slow, unhurried, and contented pace.

Of a vehicle or driver: to move into and stop at a specific place.

To move a vehicle to the side of the road and stop, or for a police officer to signal a driver to do so.

To stop a vehicle, to raise or move something upward, to reprimand someone, or to look up information.

To increase an engine's speed, or to increase energy, excitement, or activity.

To drive a vehicle backwards out of a space or location.

To modify a car with showy, often cheap cosmetic accessories that give the impression of performance without actually improving it.

To travel with someone as a passenger or companion, often to observe or simply for company.

To leave a place at high speed, making a loud roaring noise, especially of a vehicle or engine.

To leave a place suddenly and noisily at high speed, especially in a vehicle.

To move downward by rolling, or to lower something by unrolling it.

To approach or arrive at a person or place, typically in a vehicle or with a bold, confident manner.

To hit someone with a vehicle, to criticize someone unfairly, or to become depleted of power or energy

To arrest someone and take them to a police station, or to operate a new engine gently at first to break it in

To meet someone by chance, to collide with something, or to encounter a problem

To drive a vehicle over a person or thing, to review something quickly, or to exceed a time limit

For a part or coating to detach from a surface because rust has corroded it

To become so corroded by rust that something is weakened or destroyed, or (figuratively) to become mentally or physically stagnant through i

To corrode completely through a material due to rust, leaving a hole or gap.

To damage a surface by scraping or rubbing, leaving marks or dulling the finish

A rare variant of 'seize up', referring to a mechanism or engine stopping suddenly due to friction or failure.

Of a machine, engine, or body part: to stop moving suddenly because parts have locked together; also, of a person, to freeze due to pain or

To place something on a surface, to record something in writing, or to let a passenger out of a vehicle.

(Nautical) To reduce the mooring lines of a vessel to a single line in preparation for departure.

To hit or crash into something, causing damage; or to hit someone repeatedly.

To damage or destroy something completely by hitting or crashing.

To be made inaccessible or unable to travel due to heavy fog, cloud, or severe weather conditions.

To modify a vehicle, machine, or piece of equipment to increase its power or performance, often beyond factory specifications.

to go faster or make something happen faster

to spin out of control, make something last longer, or produce something from a larger whole

Of a motor, engine, or spinning mechanism, to decelerate and come to a stop

Of an engine, turbine, or system, to accelerate to operating speed; or to wind cable or thread onto a spool

To stop making progress or functioning, especially suddenly or after initial momentum

To move from a surface, vehicle, or platform by stepping; or (slang) to back off or stop bothering someone.

To go faster, especially when driving; used as an urgent command to hurry up.

To fasten yourself or someone else into a seat using straps or a seatbelt.

An alternative spelling of 'soup up': to modify a vehicle, machine, or system to make it more powerful or perform better than its original s

To clean out a space, vehicle, or enclosure thoroughly, especially by washing or swabbing, often when it has become very dirty or waterlogge

To leave a main route or direction by turning off in a swinging, arc-like motion.

To move outward in an arc, pivoting from a fixed point, as a door opens or a vehicle moves out of its lane.

To increase engine speed, causing the tachometer reading (RPM) to rise

To adopt or describe a position in which the tail (rear end) of an aircraft or vehicle is angled downward

To fill a vehicle's fuel tank completely, or (informal) to drink a large amount of alcohol.

To move very fast, often recklessly, along a route or surface.

To reduce the power or speed of an engine by decreasing the throttle; to slow down by cutting engine power.

To operate or function at a low but steady level; for an engine to run slowly at idle.

To fasten or secure something firmly by turning or pressing it downward.

To (cause to) fall sideways or overturn from an upright position.

To angle the front of wheels or feet inward so they point toward each other.

To angle the front of wheels or feet outward so they point away from each other.

To travel around in a casual or leisurely manner, especially by vehicle; also to spend time doing something in an aimless or experimental wa

To add more of something to bring it back to a full or satisfactory level.

To increase the rotational force applied to a mechanical fastener or system, or informally to increase intensity.

Of an aircraft, to land or make contact with the ground; in American football, to score a touchdown.

to give an old item to a seller as part payment for a new one

To customize, decorate, or modify something, especially a vehicle, to make it look impressive or flashy.

To adjust a musical instrument to the correct pitch, or to perform maintenance on an engine to improve its performance.

To stop a device or supply by using a switch or tap; to cause someone to lose interest or attraction; to leave a road by turning.

To signal to a vehicle or person with a wave to make them stop.

To end up in a situation, to tease someone, to close a business, or to raise a car window.

To lower a car window, used as an informal verb phrase derived from the noun 'window'.

To close or raise a car window, used as an informal verb phrase derived from the noun 'window'.