definition of
galvanize

[1] #1 galvanize v. [startle, galvanise] to stimulate to action ; "..startled him awake"; "galvanized into action". wn

[2] #2 galvanize v. [galvanise] cover with zinc; "galvanize steel". wn

[3] #3 galvanize v. [galvanise] stimulate (muscles) by administering a shock. wn