Definitions

1. verb

to apply fertiliser to (soil, plants, etc.) in order to promote their growth and productivity

“The gardener fertilised the soil before planting the new seeds.”

2. verb

to make (soil, plants, etc.) more fertile

“The rain helped to fertilise the parched earth.”

3. noun

a substance added to soil to promote plant growth

“The gardener added fertiliser to the soil to give the plants a boost.”