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galvanize

[ˈɡælvənaɪz]

galvanize Definition

  • 1to shock or excite someone into taking action
  • 2to coat iron or steel with a protective layer of zinc

Using galvanize: Examples

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

  • Example

    The coach's speech galvanized the team to win the game.

  • Example

    The tragedy galvanized the community into action.

  • Example

    The government is planning to galvanize the steel bridge to prevent rusting.

galvanize Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for galvanize

Antonyms for galvanize

Idioms Using galvanize

  • to motivate or inspire someone to take action

    Example

    The news of the disaster galvanized the volunteers into action.

  • to be motivated or inspired by something

    Example

    She was galvanized by the success of her first book to write another one.

  • a shiny, metallic appearance, similar to that of galvanized iron or steel

    Example

    The makeup artist gave her a galvanized look by using metallic eyeshadow.

Phrases with galvanize

  • iron or steel coated with a protective layer of zinc

    Example

    The roof was made of galvanized iron sheets.

  • the process of coating iron or steel with a protective layer of zinc

    Example

    The galvanizing process involves dipping the metal in a bath of molten zinc.

  • a bucket made of galvanized iron or steel

    Example

    He used a galvanized bucket to carry water from the well.

Origins of galvanize

from the name of Luigi Galvani, an Italian physician and physicist who studied bioelectricity

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Summary: galvanize in Brief

The verb 'galvanize' [ˈɡælvənaɪz] has two meanings: to shock or excite someone into taking action, and to coat iron or steel with a protective layer of zinc. Examples of the former include 'The coach's speech galvanized the team to win the game.' and 'The tragedy galvanized the community into action.' The latter is exemplified by 'The government is planning to galvanize the steel bridge to prevent rusting.' 'Galvanize' extends into phrases like 'galvanized iron,' and idioms like 'galvanize into action,' denoting motivation, and 'galvanized by something,' implying inspiration.