read the car en · VERB
Etymology
By analogy with read the room.
Meanings
- (idiomatic, informal, neologism) Of a rideshare driver, to assess the mood, energy, or preferences of a passenger immediately after they enter the vehicle.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| reads the car | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| reading the car | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| read the car | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| read the car | Tense=Past | lexicographic |