the person or thing that motivates or leads progress
die Person oder Sache, die motiviert oder den Fortschritt anführt (die Person oder Sache, die motiviert oder den Fortschritt anführt)
"She was the driving force behind the project."
"Sie war die treibende Kraft hinter dem Projekt." (Sie war **die treibende Kraft** hinter dem Projekt.)
to become familiar with something new
a police officer's regular patrol route
To focus closely on something
to be fully focused and performing at your best
a part of the complete solution or understanding
to be motivated or influenced by something