galvanize
/ˈɡælvənaɪz/
verb
- To shock or excite someone into taking action.
- Her speech galvanized the audience to donate money to the cause.
- The coach's words galvanized the players to give their best effort.
- The alarming news galvanized the town into holding a safety meeting.
- To coat iron or steel with zinc to prevent rust.
- Most car bodies are made from galvanized steel to resist corrosion.
- They decided to galvanize the fence posts so they would last longer outdoors.
- The company galvanizes metal sheets used for roofing.
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