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 technology, 'egg on' might mean encouraging innovation. A tech entrepreneur might state, 'I egged on my developers to create groundbreaking software.'

Practice Scenarios

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.

Impact

Scenario:

Our volunteers are daunted by the scale of the cleanup operation. It's essential to keep them motivated during this demanding task.

Response:

Exactly, we need to egg-on our volunteers by offering incentives and acknowledgements for their hard work.