1. to direct or guide something through a particular course or channel
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘channelize’
2. to modify a waterway by creating artificial channels
Usage: engineering; third person singular present tense of ‘channelize’

Examples

• The dam channelizes the river’s flow toward the power plant.
• She channelizes her energy into productive activities.
• The engineer channelizes the stream to prevent flooding.
• The system channelizes traffic through designated routes.
• The project channelizes stormwater runoff into retention ponds.
• He channelizes his anger into his artwork.