canalize

can·al·ize

 (kăn′ə-līz′)

tr.v. can·al·ized, can·al·iz·ing, can·al·iz·es

1. To furnish with or convert into a canal or canals.

2. To provide an outlet for; channel.

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canalize

(ˈkænəˌlaɪz) or

canalise

vb (tr)

1. (Civil Engineering) to provide with or convert into a canal or canals

2. to give a particular direction to or provide an outlet for; channel

3. (Civil Engineering) to divide (a channel) into separate reaches controlled by dams and weirs to aid navigation, control water levels, generate power, etc

ˌcanaliˈzation, ˌcanaliˈsation n

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can•al•ize

(ˈkæn lˌaɪz, kəˈnæl aɪz)

v.t. -ized, -iz•ing.

1. to make a canal through.

2. to convert into a canal.

3. to give an outlet to.

[1850–55]

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canalize

To restrict operations to a narrow zone by use of existing or reinforcing obstacles or by fire or bombing.

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canalize

Past participle: canalized
Gerund: canalizing

Imperative

canalize

canalize

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Thesaurus

Verb	1.	canalize - provide (a city) with a canal canal, canalise furnish, provide, supply, render - give something useful or necessary to; "We provided the room with an electrical heater"
	2.	canalize - direct the flow of; "channel information towards a broad audience" canalise, channel channelise, channelize, guide, maneuver, steer, manoeuver, manoeuvre, point, head, direct - direct the course; determine the direction of travelling

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Translations

canalizzare

canalizar

canalize

[ˈkænəlaɪz] VT → canalizar

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canalize

vt (lit, fig) → kanalisieren

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canalize

[ˈkænəˌlaɪz] vt (frm) → canalizzare, convogliare

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