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canalize

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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.

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

To restrict operations to a narrow zone by use of existing or reinforcing obstacles or by fire or bombing.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Verb1.canalize - provide (a city) with a canal
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"
channelise, channelize, guide, maneuver, steer, manoeuver, manoeuvre, point, head, direct - direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
Translations
canalize [ˈkænəlaɪz] VTcanalizar
canalize
vt (lit, fig)kanalisieren
canalize [ˈkænəˌlaɪz] vt (frm) → canalizzare, convogliare
canalize [ˈkænəˌlaɪz] vt (frm) → canalizzare, convogliare


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You have to know how to canalize energy, to point it in the right direction, especially working with fresh, young people.
But in this situation, we used a natural obstacle, Leach Lake Pass, to canalize the enemy's forces.
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