noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
Formal term for urging someone to make an effort, often used in official or supervisory contexts.
上司は部下を督励して、プロジェクトを成功に導いた。
The boss urged his subordinates on and led the project to success.
政府は企業に省エネを督励している。
The government is encouraging companies to save energy.