Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
drive-by
adjective, noun
/ˈdraɪv.baɪ/
Definition
A drive-by refers to a type of shooting or crime that is carried out from a moving vehicle.
Examples
- The police investigated the drive-by shooting that occurred late last night.
- In the movie, a drive-by was a key plot point that highlighted the dangers of gang violence.
Meaning
The term is often used to describe incidents where attackers fire at a target from their vehicle while driving past it.
Synonyms
- shooting from a vehicle
- motorized attack
