inspire action
[ɪnˈspaɪər ˈækʃən]
verb phrase
inspirar ação
1. to motivate or encourage someone to do something; to stimulate someone to take steps or make decisions
The environmental documentary inspired action among viewers to reduce their carbon footprint.
O documentário ambiental inspirou ação entre os espectadores para reduzir sua pegada de carbono.
2. to fill someone with enthusiasm or determination to accomplish a goal or make a change
Her speech inspired action in the community to organize a cleanup initiative.
Seu discurso inspirou ação na comunidade para organizar uma iniciativa de limpeza.
3. to provoke or prompt practical responses or behavioral changes
The crisis inspired action from government officials to implement new policies.
A crise inspirou ação dos funcionários do governo para implementar novas políticas.
In Brazilian culture, 'inspirar ação' is commonly used in social activism, educational contexts, and leadership discourse. Americans often emphasize this concept in motivational speaking and corporate training. The phrase reflects both cultures' values of individual agency and collective progress, though Americans may emphasize personal empowerment while Brazilians may emphasize community mobilization.
NYC Slang
get people moving / light a fire under someone / pump people up
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