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Galvanize (Verb)

To stimulate to action; "the loud noise startled him awake"; "galvanized into action".

Verbs of feeling.

The threat of severe punishment galvanized the students into taking their studies seriously.
Her impassioned speech galvanized the crowd, prompting them to rally for the cause.
The company's bankruptcy galvanized its competitors to reassess their business strategies.
The sudden loss of his job galvanized him into actively searching for a new career path.
The environmental disaster galvanized the community into taking immediate action to protect their local ecosystem.

Cover with zinc; "galvanize steel".

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

The rusty metal fence needed to be galvanized to protect it from further corrosion.
The company specialized in galvanizing large machinery parts to extend their lifespan.
Galvanize the pipes before installing them in the plumbing system to prevent water damage.
Galvanizing the metal roof is an environmentally friendly option as it reduces waste and conserves energy.
The steel beams were sent to a factory to galvanize them before construction could begin on the new building.

Stimulate (muscles) by administering a shock.

Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.

The doctor used electrical impulses to galvanize his patient's paralyzed muscles in an attempt to promote movement and healing.
To galvanize contraction in the frog's leg, scientists applied a mild electric current.
Galvanizing the muscles with small shocks allowed researchers to observe reflexes.
The purpose of the experiment was to determine how to effectively galvanize muscles to improve motor function in patients with spinal cord injuries.
Specialized equipment was used to galvanize muscle contractions in the specimen to study its neuromuscular properties.