galvanize into action



galvanize someone into action

Fig. to stimulate someone into some activity. The explosion galvanized Martha into action. We were galvanized into action by the storm.
See also: action

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Dieuwert-Frisian
Fyfe-Scottish
ErmaUR-məEnglish
Vitalyvee-TAH-lee (Russian)Russian, Ukrainian
Filippu-Old Church Slavic
Ola (2)AW-lahPolish