electrify
1 of 1verb/ɪ.ˈlɛkt.rə.ˌfaɪ/
Forms:electrifies,electrifying,electrified,electrified
1
to suddenly and intensely excite someone
transitive- The rock concert electrified the crowd with its energy.
- The unexpected victory electrified the team and their fans.
- The thrilling plot twist in the movie electrified the viewers.
- The innovative technology electrified the market with its potential.
2
to modify a machine or system so that it operates using electrical energy
transitive- The government launched a project to electrify the country's main railway lines.
- Plans are underway to electrify the city's bus fleet within the next decade.
- By 2030, the organization aims to electrify all rural irrigation systems.
- Engineers are working tirelessly to electrify the remaining sections of the train network.
- After years of relying on steam, the railway system was finally electrified.
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3
to apply an electric charge to a conductor
transitive- The technician used a special device to electrify the metal rod for the experiment.
- Care must be taken when you electrify wires to avoid accidental shocks.
- Engineers electrify the fences to prevent animals from escaping.
- The storm's lightning can electrify anything it strikes, posing a significant danger.
- To demonstrate the concept, the teacher showed how to electrify a balloon by rubbing it on wool.