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| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | galvanize, startle |
| Type of | shock, ball over, take aback, blow out of the water, floor |
| Derivation | galvanisation, galvaniser |
Examples of galvanise
galvanise
Just the stuff to galvanise delegates at the 2002 World Summit in Johannesburg.
From the newscientist.com
Redknapp has proved time and time again, that he can galvanise a football club.
From the thisismoney.co.uk
It can take a managerial virtuoso to galvanise even men of indisputable gifts.
From the guardian.co.uk
This blow seemed to galvanise the Belstone team as they went in search of a winner.
From the borehamwoodtimes.co.uk
I'm in a lot stronger position to galvanise that than I was two or three weeks ago.
From the thisisbristol.co.uk
I expected the fans to play their part and galvanise their team into renewed effort.
From the thisisbristol.co.uk
Stewart's death helped to galvanise US public opinion against the Nicaraguan regime.
From the guardian.co.uk
It might galvanise the people of Palestine but it won't sway Israeli public opinion.
From the guardian.co.uk
She too has tried to galvanise the council into action, but has been left unsatisfied.
From the thisisbristol.co.uk
- Startle: to stimulate to action ; "..startled him awake"; "galvanized into action"
- Galvanize: cover with zinc; "galvanize steel"
- Galvanize: stimulate (muscles) by administering a shock
- (galvanisation) galvanization: stimulation with a galvanic current
- (galvanising) electric: affected by emotion as if by electricity; thrilling; "gave an electric reading of the play"; "the new leader had a galvanic effect on morale"
- To shock or stimulate into sudden activity; To coat with rust-resistant zinc; : To coat with a thin layer of metal by electrochemical means
- (GALVANISED) A ferrous metal that is covered with zinc to protect it from rusting.
- (Galvanised) Gang - the term applied to the number of switches (or sockets) on a plate. For example, 3 Gang Dimmer, means there are three individual switches on a plate, whilst 2 Gang socket would describe a plate with two sockets. ...
- (Galvanised) Metal or something made of metal which is covered in a thin layer of zinc to reduce corrosion. The coating results in a difference in appearance. This is a finish often seen on mopping trolleys.
