Definition of galvanize

• v. t. - To affect with galvanism; to subject to the action of electrical currents.
• v. t. - To plate, as with gold, silver, etc., by means of electricity.
• v. t. - To restore to consciousness by galvanic action (as from a state of suspended animation); hence, to stimulate or excite to a factitious animation or activity.
• v. t. - To coat, as iron, with zinc. See Galvanized iron.