antreiben — meaning in English

English meaning

actuate verb To switch something on or set it moving.
amp noun Short for amplifier: a device that increases the volume or strength of an electronic signal.
drive verb To operate and steer a motor vehicle.
egg noun An oval or round body laid by birds, reptiles, and many other animals, usually containing a developing embryo.
goad noun A long pointed stick used to prod animals into moving.
impel verb To push someone strongly to do something, driven by their own inner motivation.
prod verb To poke someone or something, usually with a finger or pointed object.
prompt adj Done quickly, without delay.
propel verb To push or drive something forward.
urge noun A strong impulse or desire to do something.

antreiben is used for these senses in English:

actuate (transitive) To incite to action; to motivate.
amp (colloquial, usually, with up) To excite.
amp (colloquial, usually, with up) To connect to amplifiers.
drive (transitive) To cause (a mechanism) to operate.
egg (transitive, obsolete, _, except in egg on) To encourage, incite, or urge (someone).
goad To prod with a goad.
impel (transitive) To urge a person; to press on; to incite to action or motion via intrinsic motivation.
prod (transitive) To prick with a goad.

noun Short for amplifier: a device that increases the volume or strength of an electronic signal.
verb To increase the intensity, energy, or excitement of something.