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"Electric current was cut off. It was a part of economy drive". - a phrase from G. Orwell. What does "drive" here exactly mean? Thanks for your answer in advance:) Vasiliy

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exRanger profile picture exRangerApril 2020
I think @cardiooo's answer is pretty good. Think of the word "drive", in this context, as synonymous with the words "push" or "effort" and it might be more easily understood.
  • vasiliyuri profile picture vasiliyuriApril 2020
    Hello, ExRanger! However the cardioo's comment was a big help, your answer has completed it giving me the better understanding. So it is close to "effort", cool! Thank you a lot!
exRanger profile picture exRangerApril 2020
PS: Another good synonym for "drive" as used in the example above is "measure" or even "measures".
cardiooo profile picture cardioooApril 2020
The word drive in this context means a strong organized effort to accomplish a purpose. The words economy drive used together, therefore mean, efforts to reduce money spent.
  • vasiliyuri profile picture vasiliyuriApril 2020
    Hello, Cardioo! Oh, thanks! Dictionaries offer too many translations for "drive" and it is easy to get lost Now I am sure about this phrase, thanks once again