betreiben

Meaning

1. (class-1,strong,transitive) to run, to operate (a business, an engine, etc.)
2. (class-1,strong,transitive) to do (sport,trade)
3. (class-1,strong,transitive) to pursue (a policy, a goal)
4. (Switzerland,class-1,strong,transitive) to pursue (someone) in order to collect a debt; to dun

Concepts

practise

ply

bustle

prosecute

carry on

practice

operate

pursue

try

hold

run a business

run

drive

follow

power

push ahead

continue

Pronounced as (IPA)

/bəˈtʁaɪ̯bən/

Etymology

From be- + treiben. A calque of Middle Low German bedrīven.