channelize meaning and definition

CHANNELIZE verb

Definition of channelize (verb)

1. direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
   • synonyms: channelise, direct, guide, head, maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre, point, steer
2. make a channel for; provide with a channel
   • "channelize the country for better transportation"
   • synonyms: channelise
3. send from one person or place to another
   • "transmit a message"
   • synonyms: channel, channelise, transfer, transmit, transport
4. cause to form a channel
   • "channelize a stream"
   • synonyms: channelise