betreiben
Translation
to operate, to run (a business), to pursue, to conduct
Examples
Er betreibt ein kleines Café.
He runs a small café.
Sie betreibt intensiv Sport.
She does sports intensively.
Wir müssen mehr Forschung betreiben.
We need to conduct more research.
Die Firma betreibt mehrere Fabriken.
The company operates several factories.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) betreiben to operate/run sth. He runs a restaurant.
((sth.)) betreiben to pursue/conduct sth. (e.g. sports, research) She pursues sports intensively.
Similar Words
Synonyms: führen, leiten, ausüben; Antonyms: schließen
Etymology
From the prefix 'be-' and 'treiben' (to drive, push). 'To drive something forward,' hence to operate or run it.
Memory Tips
Imagine you have to constantly 'treiben' (drive) a business to keep it running ('betreiben').