Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
canalize
verb
/ˈkænəlaɪz/
Definition
To channel or direct something along a specific path or route.
Examples
- Engineers decided to canalize the river to prevent flooding in nearby areas.
- The counselor helped her to canalize her emotions more constructively.
Meaning
Canalize refers to the process of creating a channel or guiding something in a particular direction, often used in contexts related to physical waterways or metaphorical pathways in ideas or actions.
Synonyms
- channel
- guide
- direct
- navigate
- convey
