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   E·lec·tri·fy

   /əˈlektrəˌfī/

   

   verb

   • 1. charge with electricity; pass an electric current through: "after locking the farm gate I had switched on the power to electrify the fence"
   • ▪ convert (a machine or system, especially a railroad line) to the use of electrical power: "the rails aren't electrified" Similar convert to electricitywire upinstall electric wiring in
   • 2. arouse a sudden sense of great excitement in; thrill: "the audience was electrified by her performance" Similar excitethrillstimulatearouserouseinspirestir (up)exhilarateintoxicategalvanizemovemotivatefire (with enthusiasm)fire someone's imaginationinvigorateanimateget someone goingstartlejoltshocklight a fire underinformal:give someone a buzzgive someone a kickgive someone a chargeOpposite bore

   Word Origin mid 18th century: from electric + -fy.

   Derivatives

   • 1. electrifier noun

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   What does electrify mean?

   • Definition of electrify verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary [usually passive] to make something work by using electricity; to pass an electrical current through something be electrified The railway line was electrified in the 1950s. He had all the fences around his home electrified.

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   What does eletrify mean?

   • She electrified the crowd with her fantastic performance. 能源, 使電氣化, 使興奮… 能源, 使电气化, 使兴奋… electrificar, electrizar… eletrificar, entusiasmar… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! ELECTRIFY definition: 1. to make people who are watching something feel very excited: 2. to supply something with…. Learn more.

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   What does electri mean?

   • 1. To produce electric charge on or in (a conductor). 2. a. To wire or equip (a building, for example) for the use of electric power. b. To provide with electric power. c. Music To amplify (music) by electronic means. 3. To thrill, startle greatly, or shock: a powerful performance that electrified the audience. [ electri (c) + -fy .]

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   What are some examples of electrify?

   • • Standing on stage, Los Lobos electrified the audience. • Mackenzie had electrified the Toronto streetcar system. • the electrified third rail in the subway electrify meaning, definition, what is electrify: if a performance or a speech electrifies...: Learn more.

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   ELECTRIFY definition: 1. to make people who are watching something feel very excited: 2. to supply something with…. Learn more.

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   verb. /ɪˈlektrɪfaɪ/ Verb Forms. [usually passive] to make something work by using electricity; to pass an electrical current through something. be electrified The railway line was electrified in the 1950s. He had all the fences around his home electrified. Join us.

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   electrify. From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Related topics: Trains & railways, Electricity e‧lec‧tri‧fy /ɪˈlektrɪfaɪ/ verb (electrified, electrifying, electrifies) [ transitive] 1 if a performance or a speech electrifies people, it makes them feel very interested or excited She would sit at the piano and sing ...

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   May 15, 2024 · to charge with or subject to electricity; apply electricity to. 2. to supply (a region, community, etc.) with electric power. The valley wasn't electrified until 1936. 3. to equip for the use of electric power, as a railroad. 4. to excite greatly; thrill. to electrify an audience.

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   1. a : to pass electricity through (something) an electrified fence [=a fence that has electricity running through it] b : to supply (an area, building, etc.) with electric power. Many of the rural areas still aren't electrified. 2. : to cause (someone) to feel great excitement. The news electrified the nation. — electrification.

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   to charge with or subject to electricity. to startle or excite intensely; shock or thrill. eˈlectriˌfiable adj eˌlectrifiˈcation n eˈlectriˌfier n. 'electrify' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations): galvanize. Synonyms: wire, charge, power, heat, light, more...