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antreiben means "to drive" or "to propel" (something) forward, both literally and figuratively. It's a separable prefix verb: an- separates in main clauses.
Der Motor treibt das Auto an. (The engine drives/propels the car.)Seine Leidenschaft treibt ihn an. (His passion motivates/drives him.)Related Topics: Separable Verbs, Motivation Expressions, Technology Vocabulary