galvanise

• Verbo que significa estimular o sobresaltar a alguien para que actúe, o bien recubrir hierro o acero con una capa protectora de zinc.

A verb used to stimulate or shock someone into taking action, or to coat iron or steel with a protective layer of zinc.

1. Stimulate to actionB2formal

   To shock or excite someone into taking action or making a change.

   Estimular a la acción

   • The speech galvanised the crowd into demanding reform.
   • The crisis galvanised the government to act quickly.
   • Her passionate plea galvanised the community to volunteer.

   Sinónimosactivateenergizeimpelinspirejoltmotivateprodrousespurstir

   Antónimosdemoralizedeterdiscouragedishearteninhibit

2. Cover with zincC1formal

   To apply a protective coating of zinc to iron or steel to prevent rusting.

   Galvanizar

   • The metal parts were galvanised to withstand the salty sea air.
   • They galvanised the steel beams before using them in construction.
   • The factory specialises in galvanising industrial equipment.

   Sinónimoszinc

3. Stimulate muscles with electricityC2formal

   To apply an electric shock to a muscle or nerve to cause a contraction, often for medical or experimental purposes.

   Galvanizar (estimular con electricidad)

   • The physiotherapist galvanised the patient's leg muscles to prevent atrophy.
   • In the experiment, they galvanised the frog's nerve to observe the reaction.
   • The device is used to galvanise specific muscle groups during rehabilitation.