propelling

• Bezeichnet etwas, das eine Bewegung nach vorn bewirkt oder etwas vorantreibt; wird auch im übertragenen Sinn für Förderung, Antrieb oder Fortschritt verwendet.

Describes something that drives or pushes something forward, often used in a figurative sense to indicate advancement or progress.

1. Tending to or capable of propellingC1formal

   Having the ability or tendency to push or drive something forward.

   antreibend

   • The propelling force of the engine was immense.
   • The propelling mechanism of the rocket was carefully designed.
   • The propelling motion of the swimmer's arms was powerful.

   Synonymedrivingimpellingmotivepropulsivethrusting

   Antonymestopping

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, etwas in Bewegung zu setzen, anzutreiben oder vorwärts zu schieben bzw. zu treiben.

A verb used to indicate the act of driving, pushing, or causing something to move forward or in a particular direction.

1. Push or drive forwardB2formal

   To cause something to move forward or in a particular direction.

   Nach vorne treiben oder stoßen

   • The engine propels the boat across the lake.
   • A strong wind propelled the sailboat forward.
   • The rocket's thrust propels it into space.

   Synonymedriveforceimpellaunchmovepushshootshovethrust

   Antonymeblockcheckhaltimpederestrainretardstop

2. Motivate or driveB2formal

   To cause someone to take action or achieve something.

   Antreiben

   • Her passion for science propelled her to become a researcher.
   • The desire for success propelled him to work harder.
   • The inspiring speech propelled the team to victory.

   Synonymedriveencourageinspiremotivatepromptspurstimulateurge

   Antonymedeterdiscouragedissuadeinhibit