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
Blake[bleik]
Ruxandra-Romanian
Neacel-Scottish
Aloys[ə'lɔis]
PeadarPAD-arIrish, Scottish
ÉMiliene-meel-YAWNFrench