channelize

/ˌtʃænəlaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to direct or guide something, especially a flow of activity or resources, into a particular channel or direction

“The company’s new strategy aimed to channelize its resources towards sustainable development.”

2. verb

to direct or guide something into a specified or proper channel

“The teacher tried to channelize the children’s energy into a constructive activity.”

3. verb

to convert or direct something into a specified or proper form or channel

“The software can be used to channelize audio signals into digital format.”

Synonyms

  • channel
  • rechannel
  • redirect

Antonyms

  • disperse
  • scatters