verb
park
To leave a vehicle in a chosen place.
She parks the car beside the curb near the library.
Etymology
Park first named an enclosed area. From arranging vehicles or equipment in a designated space, the verb developed its familiar meaning of leaving a vehicle in place.
More examples
- We parked behind the theater.
- Please do not park across the driveway.
- He is parking the delivery van near the gate.
Forms
park · parks · parked · parking
Similar words
- leave
- Does not specifically indicate positioning a vehicle.
- pull over
- Stops a vehicle beside the road, not necessarily parking it.