1. to shock or excite someone into sudden action or awareness
Usage: often used with 'into' to show the result of the action
2. to coat (metal, especially steel) with zinc to prevent rust
Usage: technical; chiefly British spelling

Examples

• The news of the crisis galvanises the community into action.
• Her passionate speech galvanises the audience to support the cause.
• The factory galvanises steel beams to protect them from corrosion.
• The threat galvanises the team to work harder than ever before.
• Environmental concerns galvanise young people to demand change.
• The scandal galvanises lawmakers to pass new regulations.