polarize

• Глагол, означающий вызывать разделение чего-либо на две резко контрастирующие группы или наборы мнений или убеждений.

A verb meaning to cause something to divide into two sharply contrasting groups or sets of opinions or beliefs.

1. Cause to vibrate in a definite patternC1formalscientific

   To cause light or other electromagnetic radiation to vibrate in a specific direction or pattern.

   Поляризовать

   • The filter is designed to polarize the light waves.
   • Scientists can polarize laser beams for precise experiments.
   • The material can polarize radio waves effectively.

2. Cause to concentrate about two conflicting positionsB2formal

   To cause people, opinions, or groups to divide into two sharply contrasting or opposing sides.

   Поляризовать

   • The controversial issue began to polarize the community.
   • His speech served to polarize the audience into supporters and critics.
   • The debate polarized the political landscape.

   Synonymsbifurcatedividepartitionseparatesplit

   Antonymsreconcileunifyunite

3. Become polarized in a conflictB2formal

   To become divided into two opposing groups or viewpoints, often in a conflict or contrasting situation.

   Поляризоваться

   • The society began to polarize over the new policy.
   • As tensions rose, the group polarized into two factions.
   • The discussion polarized around the central issue.

   Synonymsbifurcatedivergedividepartseparatesplit

   Antonymsunifyunite