Definition of "electrify" []

• To produce electric charge on or in (a conductor). (verb-transitive)
• To wire or equip (a building, for example) for the use of electric power. (verb-transitive)
• To provide with electric power. (verb-transitive)
• Music To amplify (music) by electronic means. (verb-transitive)
• To thrill, startle greatly, or shock: a powerful performance that electrified the audience. (verb-transitive)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

• "It took Palin to "electrify" (defibrilate) McCain's failing campaign in the general election, but she represents a complete abandonment of the middle by the McCain handlers, who grow more desperate with every rare, reliable poll."
• "Last Winter (a year ago), MmaDiapo hosted 3 Eskom (the national electricity company) workers for a week while they were trying to "electrify" a few homes in this area."
• "Cone went into the Yankees clubhouse during the game to watch the game on TV and get a better look at Irabu's 100-mph fastball and 90-mph split-finger, then said that Irabu can "electrify""