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canalize

/kəˈnɑːlaɪz/ verb · British & US
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What does canalize mean?

verb

to direct or divert (a river, stream, etc.) into a canal, or to make something more efficient or effective by directing it into a more useful channel.

Example

"The new management decided to canalize the company's resources into more profitable areas."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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