1. to direct something into a new channel or different course
Usage: present participle of rechannel
2. to focus energy, emotions, or efforts in a different direction
Usage: often used in psychological or self-help contexts

Examples

• The city is rechanneling the river to prevent flooding.
• She’s rechanneling her anger into productive activism.
• The company is rechanneling its resources toward renewable energy.
• He found that rechanneling his anxiety into exercise helped tremendously.
• The therapist suggested rechanneling negative thoughts into positive actions.
• Engineers are rechanneling the water flow through new pipes.