aufschrecken — meaning in English

English meaning

• galvanize verb To cover something with a layer of metal using an electric current.
• start verb To begin doing something or set something in motion.
• startle verb To give someone a sudden shock or fright, usually without real danger.

Senses

aufschrecken is used for these senses in English:

• galvanize (figurative) To shock or stimulate into sudden activity, as if by electric shock.
• start (transitive) To disturb and set in motion; to alarm; to rouse; to cause to flee.
• startle (intransitive) To move suddenly, or be excited, on feeling alarm; to start.

galvanize — full definition

1. verb To cover something with a layer of metal using an electric current.
2. verb To cover metal with zinc, using electricity, so that it will not rust.
3. verb To suddenly push someone into action, as though giving them a jolt.
4. verb To pass an electric current through something.

start — full definition

1. verb To begin doing something or set something in motion.
2. verb To get an engine or machine running.
3. verb To jerk or flinch suddenly from surprise or fear.
4. noun The beginning point of something, such as an activity, race, or period of time.

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