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e·lec·tri·fy
(ĭ-lĕk′trə-fī′)tr.v. e·lec·tri·fied, e·lec·tri·fy·ing, e·lec·tri·fies
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.]
e·lec′tri·fi′a·ble adj.
e·lec′tri·fi·ca′tion (-fĭ-kā′shən) n.
e·lec′tri·fi′er n.
e·lec′tri·fy′ing·ly adv.
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electrify
(ɪˈlɛktrɪˌfaɪ)vb (tr) , -fies, -fying or -fied
1. (Electrical Engineering) to adapt or equip (a system, device, etc) for operation by electrical power
2. (Electronics) to charge with or subject to electricity
3. to startle or excite intensely; shock or thrill
eˈlectriˌfiable adj
eˌlectrifiˈcation n
eˈlectriˌfier n
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e•lec•tri•fy
(ɪˈlɛk trəˌfaɪ)v.t. -fied, -fy•ing.
1. to charge with electricity; apply electricity to.
2. to supply (a region, etc.) with electric power.
3. to equip for the use of electric power.
4. to thrill, excite, or astonish.
[1735–45]
e•lec`tri•fi•ca′tion, n.
e•lec′tri•fi`er, n.
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electrify
Past participle: electrified
Gerund: electrifying
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| Verb | 1. | electrify - excite suddenly and intensely; "The news electrified us" |
| 2. | electrify - charge (a conductor) with electricity natural philosophy, physics - the science of matter and energy and their interactions; "his favorite subject was physics" | |
| 3. | electrify - equip for use with electricity; "electrify an appliance" adapt, accommodate - make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose; "Adapt our native cuisine to the available food resources of the new country" |
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electrify
verb
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electrify
verb2. To move or excite greatly:
Slang: send.
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Translations
يُثير جدايُحَوِّل إلى كَهْرُبائي
elektrificereopildne
villamosít
gera spenntan, æsarafvæîa
elektrifikovaťelektrizovať
elektrikle işler hale getirmekelektriklendirmekheyecanlandırmak
electrify
[ɪˈlektrɪfaɪ] VT1. (= charge with electricity) [+ railway system] → electrificar
electrified fence → valla f electrificada, cercado m eléctrico
electrified fence → valla f electrificada, cercado m eléctrico
2. (fig) → electrizar
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electrify
[ɪˈlɛktrɪfaɪ] vt [+ railway line] → électrifier
(= thrill) [+ audience] → électriser; [+ world] → électriser
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electrify
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electricity
(elekˈtrisəti) noun a form of energy used to give heat, light, power etc. worked by electricity; Don't waste electricity.
electric (əˈlektrik) adjective1. of, produced by, or worked by electricity. electric light.
2. full of excitement. The atmosphere in the theatre was electric.
eˈlectrical adjective related to electricity. electrical engineering; electrical appliances; an electrical fault.
eˈlectrically adverbIs this machine electrically operated?
ˌelecˈtrician (-ʃən) noun a person whose job is to make, install, repair etc electrical equipment. The electrician mended the electric fan.
eˈlectrified (-faid) adjective supplied or charged with electricity. an electrified fence.
eˈlectrify (-fai) verb1. to convert (a railway etc) to the use of electricity as the moving power.
2. to excite or astonish. The news electrified us.
eˌlectrifiˈcation (-fi) nouneˈlectrifying adjective
an electrifying speech.
electric chair a chair used to execute criminals by sending a powerful electric current through them.
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