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
PubliusPUWB-li-uws (Ancient Roman), PUB-lee-əs (English)Ancient Roman
SvenjaSVEN-yahGerman
TraceyTRAY-seeEnglish
Kalyan-Indian, Hindi, Bengali, Telugu
Eunike-Biblical Greek, Ancient Greek
KalieKAY-leeEnglish (Modern)