1. to direct or guide (something) into a particular course or direction
Usage: British spelling; American English typically uses 'channelize'
2. to form a channel or channels in; to cut grooves or furrows
Usage: British spelling; American English typically uses 'channelize'

Examples

• The government aims to channelise investment toward renewable energy projects.
• We need to channelise our efforts into solving this problem.
• The river was channelised to prevent flooding in the valley.
• Anger can be channelised into productive work.
• The architect designed the plaza to channelise foot traffic toward the main entrance.
• Water was channelised through a series of pipes beneath the city.