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
AislinASH-ling, ASH-lin Irish
GrÍMhildr-Norse Mythology, Ancient Scandinavian
Wapasha-Native American, Sioux
CherilynSHER-ə-linEnglish
Mateus-Portuguese
SlÀIne-Scottish