canalize

• Verbe signifiant diriger quelque chose (par exemple de l'énergie, des ressources ou un flux) vers un chenal ou une voie déterminée, ou concentrer une activité ou des efforts vers un but précis.

A verb meaning to direct something (such as energy, resources, or flow) into a particular channel or course.

1. Provide with canalsC1formal

   To construct canals in a city or region to facilitate water transport or drainage.

   Munir de canaux

   • The government decided to canalize the coastal city to improve trade routes.
   • Engineers canalized the area to prevent flooding.
   • The ancient Romans canalized many parts of their empire.

   Synonymescanalchannel

2. Direct the flowC1formal

   To channel or direct something, such as energy, resources, or water, along a specific path.

   Canaliser (diriger un flux)

   • The therapist helped him canalize his anger into creative work.
   • The company canalized its funds into research and development.
   • The river was canalized to provide irrigation for the fields.

   Synonymeschannelconductconveydirectfunnelguideroutesiphon