test drive

noun

Meaning

A short trial journey in a vehicle to assess its performance and condition before purchase.

Examples

The salesman handed over the keys so I could test drive the new model.
Most dealerships require a valid driver's license before you can test drive a car.

Synonyms: trial, demonstration, test run, shakedown

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test drive

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈtɛst ˌdraɪv/

Definition

A short trial journey in a vehicle to assess its performance and condition before purchase.

Examples

The salesman handed over the keys so I could test drive the new model.
Most dealerships require a valid driver's license before you can test drive a car.
He decided not to buy the truck after a brief test drive revealed a strange noise in the engine.

How to Use test drive

take for a test drive (idiom): to go on a test drive — "I would like to take this convertible for a test drive."
test drive something (collocation): to operate a vehicle or system for evaluation — "We plan to test drive several different SUVs this weekend."

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