galvanize
1 ENTRIES FOUND:
galvanize
verb
galvanizes;
galvanized;
galvanizing
galvanize
verb
galvanizes;
galvanized;
galvanizing
Britannica Dictionary definition of GALVANIZE
[+ object]
1
a
:
to cause (people) to become so excited or concerned about an issue, idea, etc., that they want to do something about it
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an issue that galvanized the public (to take action)
b
:
to cause (a force that is capable of causing change) to become active
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The group is hoping to galvanize public opinion against the proposed law.
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The Web site has galvanized support for the project.
2
technical
:
to cover (steel or iron) with a layer of zinc to prevent it from rusting
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a factory where steel is galvanized
— galvanized
adjective-
galvanized nails
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galvanized steel
