test drive

/ˌtɛst ˈdraɪv/
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Definitions of test drive
  1. noun
    test of the roadworthiness of a vehicle one is considering buying
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    type of:
    road test
    a test to insure that a vehicle is roadworthy
  2. verb
    test a vehicle by driving it
    “I want to test drive the new Porsche”
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    type of:
    drive
    operate or control a vehicle
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