voran|treiben
Translation
to drive forward, to push forward, to promote, to advance
Examples
Wir müssen das Projekt vorantreiben.
We have to push the project forward.
Sie treibt ihre Karriere energisch voran.
She is energetically advancing her career.
Grammar Patterns
to drive ((sth.)) forward to drive sth. forward We must drive the project forward.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fördern (to promote), beschleunigen (to accelerate); Antonyms: bremsen (to brake), aufhalten (to stop)
Etymology
From 'voran' (forward) and 'treiben' (to drive). Literally means 'to drive forward'.
Memory Tips
Imagine driving ('treiben') a project forward ('voran') on a road to completion.