Meaning of the word "designated driver" in English
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designated driver
US /ˌdez.ɪɡ.neɪ.tɪd ˈdraɪ.vər/
UK /ˌdez.ɪɡ.neɪ.tɪd ˈdraɪ.vər/
Noun
1.
a person in a group who is chosen to drive everyone home safely after drinking alcohol, and who therefore does not drink any alcohol themselves
Example:
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I'm the designated driver tonight, so no drinks for me.
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They took turns being the designated driver for their group outings.
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