1. having been made into or provided with a canal or canals
2. directed into a particular channel or course of action
Usage: figurative

Examples

• The canalized river now flows through concrete channels in the city.
• Engineers canalized the waterway to prevent flooding.
• The canalized stream looked artificial compared to its natural state.
• Her energy was canalized into productive activities.
• The government canalized public anger into support for reform.
• Traffic was canalized through designated routes during construction.