tr.v., -ized, -izing, -izes.
- To furnish with or convert into a canal or canals.
- To provide an outlet for; channel.
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canalize
Quick Definition: deepen or widen (a river) to stop flooding; direct (a variety of actions) to one particular purpose; Ex. canalize all its efforts into improving its image with the public
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canalize
(DOD) To restrict operations to a narrow zone by use of existing or reinforcing obstacles or by fire or bombing.
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The verb canalize has 2 meanings:
Meaning #1: provide with a canal, as of a city
Synonyms: canal, canalise
Meaning #2: direct the flow of; also used abstractly, as of money or information
Synonyms: channel, canalise
Mentioned In canalize is mentioned in the following topics:
| political media | Portuguese Colonial War |
| twelve leverage points | Dead Sea |
| Erie Canal |
