galvanizing Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb to stimulate to action
    galvanise; startle; galvanize.
    • ..startled him awake
    • galvanized into action
  2. verb cover with zinc
    galvanise; galvanize.
    • galvanize steel
  3. verb stimulate (muscles) by administering a shock
    galvanise; galvanize.
  4. adjective satellite affected by emotion as if by electricity; thrilling
    galvanising; electric; galvanic.
    • gave an electric reading of the play
    • the new leader had a galvanic effect on morale

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