To stimulate or excite someone into taking action. The leader's speech galvanized the crowd into protesting against the new policy.
To coat (iron or steel) with a protective layer of zinc to prevent rusting. The company decided to galvanize the steel beams to ensure they would last longer in the harsh weather conditions.
To stimulate a muscle, nerve, or other body tissue by applying an electric current. Early physiologists attempted to galvanize frog legs to observe their muscular contractions.