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- Dictionarygalvanize/ˈɡalvənʌɪz/
verb
- 1. shock or excite (someone) into taking action: "the urgency of his voice galvanized them into action"
- 2. coat (iron or steel) with a protective layer of zinc: "they promised they would galvanize the iron railings to prevent rusting"
noun
- 1. galvanized steel sheeting, as used for roofing or fencing: dialect West Indian "the rain was beating hard against Miss Orilie's galvanize"
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1. a. : to subject to the action of an electric current especially for the purpose of stimulating physiologically. galvanize a muscle. b. : to stimulate or excite as if by an electric shock. an issue that would galvanize public opinion. 2. : to coat (iron or steel) with zinc.
The verb galvanize means to stimulate or incite someone into taking action. Your impassioned speech might galvanize the other members of the Ecology Club to start a school-wide recycling initiative. The word galvanize initially meant "to stimulate muscles by administering electric shocks."
GALVANIZE definition: 1. to cause someone to suddenly take action, especially by shocking or exciting them in some way…. Learn more.
To galvanize someone means to cause them to take action, for example by making them feel very excited, afraid, or angry. The aid appeal has galvanised the German business community. [VERB noun] They have been galvanised into collective action–militarily, politically and economically. [be VERB -ed + into] [ Also VERB noun + into]
1. to stimulate to action; excite; startle. 2. (Metallurgy) to cover (iron, steel, etc) with a protective zinc coating by dipping into molten zinc or by electrodeposition. 3. (General Physics) to stimulate by application of an electric current. n. Caribbean galvanized iron, usually in the form of corrugated sheets as used in roofing.
Synonyms for GALVANIZE: excite, thrill, electrify, inspire, delight, titillate, intoxicate, turn on; Antonyms of GALVANIZE: bore, weary, pall, tire, discourage, demoralize, dishearten, jade.
To galvanize someone means to cause them to take action, for example by making them feel very excited, afraid, or angry. [...]
There is one meaning in OED's entry for the noun galvanize. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definition, usage, and quotation evidence. This word is used in Caribbean English, Irish English, and U.S. English.
What does the verb galvanize mean? There are three meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb galvanize. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. galvanize has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. electrical (1800s) metal industry (1830s) Entry status.
GALVANIZE meaning is: to stimulate or shock someone, using or as if using electric current, into taking/performing some action;
