1. to shock or excite someone into taking action
2. to coat iron or steel with zinc to prevent rusting
Usage: technical

Examples

• The coach’s speech galvanized the team before the championship game.
• The environmental disaster galvanized public opinion against pollution.
• Her passionate plea galvanized the community to take action.
• The workers galvanized the metal pipes to protect them from corrosion.
• The tragedy galvanized lawmakers into passing new safety regulations.
• Galvanized steel is commonly used in outdoor construction projects.