polarize

• Verbe signifiant provoquer la division de quelque chose en deux groupes ou ensembles d'opinions ou de croyances fortement contrastés.

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.

   polariser (une onde)

   • 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.

   polariser

   • 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.

   Synonymesbifurcatedividepartitionseparatesplit

   Antonymesreconcileunifyunite

3. Become polarized in a conflictB2formal

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

   se polariser

   • 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.

   Synonymesbifurcatedivergedividepartseparatesplit

   Antonymesunifyunite