Prod into Meaning in English
expression
ˈpɹɑd/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə
PROD IN-too, PROD in-TOO, PROD IN-tuh
pɹˈɒd/ /ˈɪntʊ
prod-IN-tu
Definition
To push someone physically or encourage them forcefully to do something, usually when they are hesitant or unwilling.
Usage & Nuances
Slightly informal, common in both literal (poke or nudge) and figurative (urge/encourage) use. Often followed by "someone into doing something." Don't confuse with just "prod" (physical poke); "prod into" focuses on pushing someone to act.
Spanish: empujar a - incitar aPortuguese (BR): estimular a - empurrar aPortuguese (PT): estimular a - empurrar aChinese (Simplified): 促使...去做 - 敦促...去做Chinese (Traditional): 促使...去做 - 敦促...去做Hindi: के लिए उकसाना - के लिए प्रेरित करनाArabic: حث على - دفع إلىBengali: উত্তেজিত করা - ঠেলা দেওয়াRussian: подталкивать кJapanese: 〜するように促すVietnamese: thúc đẩy - thúc giụcKorean: ~하게 하다 - 재촉하다Turkish: itelemek - teşvik etmekUrdu: اُکسانا - مجبور کرناIndonesian: mendorong untuk - mendesak untuk
Example Sentences
She prodded him into joining the club.
basic
The coach prodded the team into training harder.
basic
My parents prodded me into finishing my homework.
basic
It took a lot of effort to prod him into asking for help.
natural
Sometimes you have to prod people into changing their minds.
natural
He wouldn’t have spoken up if we hadn’t prodded him into it.
natural