'galvanise' definitions:

Definition of 'galvanise'

verb

To stimulate to action ; "..startled him awake"; "galvanized into action" [syn: startle, galvanize, galvanise]

verb

Cover with zinc; "galvanize steel" [syn: galvanize, galvanise]

verb

Stimulate (muscles) by administering a shock [syn: galvanize, galvanise]