channel

[ˈtʃænəl]

channel Definition

• 1. a length of water wider than a strait, joining two larger areas of water, especially two seas.
• 2. a means of communication or expression, such as a book or broadcasting, that is widely used and accepted by people in a society.
• 3. a route for conveying electrical signals, especially one connecting two points or devices in an electronic system.

Using channel: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "channel" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The English Channel separates England from France.

• Example

  The channel between the Atlantic and the Mediterranean.

• Example

  The company uses social media channels to promote their products.

• Example

  The TV channel will broadcast the game live.

• Example

  The data is transmitted through a secure channel.

• Example

  The audio signal is sent through a different channel than the video signal.

channel Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for channel

• passage
• conduit
• medium
• route
• course

Antonyms for channel

• blockage
• obstruction

Idioms Using channel

• change channels

  to shift one's attention or focus to something else

  Example

  Whenever the conversation turns to politics, he quickly changes channels.

• open channels of communication

  to establish or improve communication between people or groups

  Example

  The manager worked hard to open channels of communication between the different departments.

• channel one's inner self

  to express one's true thoughts, feelings, or personality

  Example

  Through painting, she was able to channel her inner self and create beautiful works of art.

Phrases with channel

• channel surfing

  the practice of quickly changing channels on a television to find something interesting to watch

  Example

  I spent the whole evening channel surfing and couldn't find anything good to watch.

• in the channel

  in the correct course or direction

  Example

  The ship is in the channel and heading towards the harbor.

• channel one's energy

  to focus one's energy and efforts on a particular task or goal

  Example

  He decided to channel his energy into writing a novel.

Origins of channel

from Old French 'chanel', from Latin 'canalis', meaning 'pipe'

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Summary: channel in Brief

The term 'channel' [ˈtʃænəl] refers to a wide body of water that connects two larger areas, or a means of communication or expression that is widely used and accepted. It also denotes a route for conveying electrical signals. Examples include 'The English Channel separates England from France,' and 'The company uses social media channels to promote their products.' Phrases like 'channel surfing' and idioms like 'open channels of communication' further illustrate the term's versatility.