Definition of "galvanise" []

• To shock or stimulate into sudden activity. (verb)
• To coat with rust-resistant zinc. (verb)
• : To coat with a thin layer of metal by electrochemical means. (verb)

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• "Government strongly supported Turkey's efforts to "galvanise" the country towards accession."
• "When I pick her up on the word, she says that it was Mandela's, not hers, although she accepts that it served to galvanise her."
• "It's a win win because Liverpool can't get any worse this season and this is the kind of appointment that will galvanise the supporters and to the end of the season lift the players."