1. past tense and past participle of 'channelise'; to direct or guide something along a particular course or into a specific direction
Usage: British spelling variant of 'channelized'; commonly used in contexts of water management, traffic control, and resource allocation
2. to construct or modify a channel for water, especially a river or stream, to control its flow
Usage: technical term used in civil engineering and environmental management

Examples

• The government channelised funds toward renewable energy projects.
• The river was channelised to prevent flooding in the residential area.
• Traffic was channelised through the construction zone using temporary barriers.
• Her talents were channelised into competitive sports at an early age.
• The organization channelised community efforts into volunteer programs.
• Water from the mountain was channelised through irrigation systems to farms.