galvanize
//ˈɡæl.və.naɪz//
Verb
galvanizeInfinitive
galvanizePresent tense
galvanizedPast tense
galvanizedPast participle
galvanizingPresent participle
galvanizesThird-person singular
1
To shock or excite someone into taking action or becoming more active.
The speech galvanized the crowd into action.
2
To coat iron or steel with a protective layer of zinc to prevent rusting.
The factory galvanizes steel sheets to protect them from rust.