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Meaning of driver's seat | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. The seat in a vehicle where the driver sits.
    US
  2. A position of control or dominance.
    US, figuratively

Equivalents

Deutsch Fahrersitz
Suomi kuskipukki
Français siège conducteur
Íslenska bílstjórasæti
日本語 運転席
한국어 운전석
Nederlands bestuurdersstoel
Português banco do motorista
Svenska förarsäte

Examples

“in the driver's seat”
“The veteran-laden Rams (12-4) are in the driver’s seat to win⟳ the N.F.C. West. Los Angeles will take⟳ the prize with a win⟳ against the 49ers at home or a loss by the Cardinals (11-5) to the Seahawks.”
“That can increase⟳ efficiency (when the suggestion is indeed what you had in mind⟳) and spark new ideas (when the suggestion isn’t quite what you had in mind⟳), while keeping the human user in the driver’s seat.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

driveress driverlessness Drivers Drives driveshaft driveshed

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