channels

/ˈtʃænəlz/
verb
  1. To direct something along a particular path or course.
    • He channels his anger into exercise.
    • She channels her creativity into painting.
    • The organization channels funds to local charities.
  2. To serve as a medium for a spirit or energy, especially in a spiritual or psychic context.
    • He says he can channel the spirit of an ancient healer.
    • Some people believe they can channel positive energy through meditation.
    • The medium claims to channel messages from the dead.
Synonyms
noun
  1. Television or radio stations, or the frequencies they broadcast on.
    • How many channels does your cable package include?
    • I flipped through the channels but couldn't find anything good to watch.
    • The news channel reported the story first.
  2. A means of communication or access, such as a way to send information or make a request.
    • Please use the official channels to submit your complaint.
    • Social media has become a popular channel for customer service.
    • We need to open more channels for feedback from employees.
  3. A natural or artificial passage for water, such as a riverbed or a canal.
    • The irrigation channels bring water to the crops.
    • Heavy rain caused the channels to overflow.
    • The boat navigated the narrow channels of the delta.
  4. A path or groove that allows something to flow or move along it.
    • The machine has channels for the wires to fit into.
    • The cable runs through a channel in the wall.
    • The gutter channels rainwater away from the house.
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