egg-on

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Egg-on' refers to urging or pushing someone to do something, frequently something they may be hesitant about. It's similar to motivating, but can often push towards risky behaviors.

Examples in Different Contexts

In activism, 'egg on' can mean encouraging bold moves. An activist might say, 'We were egged on to stage a more impactful protest.'

Practice Scenarios

Creative

Scenario:

The artist seems reluctant to try the new digital sketching tools. We need them to expand their skills to cater to different art styles.

Response:

We could egg-on the artist by arranging a collaborative session with a digital artist who has successfully transitioned.

Tech

Scenario:

This new language is a game changer, but our developers seemed apprehensive about this transition. Let's brainstorm on how to make it easier for them.

Response:

Perhaps a training workshop led by an expert might egg-on our developers to adopt the new software language.