canalize

can·al·ize  (kn-lz)

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, canalise [ˈkænəˌlaɪz]

vb (tr)

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

canalization , canalisation n

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

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

Translations

canalize [ˈkænəlaɪz] VT → canalizar

canalize

vt (lit, fig) → kanalisieren

canalize [ˈkænəˌlaɪz] vt (frm) → canalizzare, convogliare