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harnessed

/ˈhɑː.nɪst/

/ˈhɑr.nɪst/

Translations

harnessedadjective

more harnessed

Comp.

most harnessed

Super.

/ˈhɑː.nɪst/

/ˈhɑr.nɪst/

canaliséAu sens figuré, en parlant d’une force, d’une énergie ou d’un potentiel mis au service d’un objectif.

The harnessed power of the river was used to generate electricity for the entire region.

La puissance canalisée de la rivière a été utilisée pour produire de l’électricité dans toute la région.

harnachéPour un animal équipé d’un harnais ou de sangles.

The horses stood harnessed and ready to pull the carriage.

Les chevaux se tenaient harnachés, prêts à tirer la voiture.

Additional translations

exploitéAu sens figuré, plus neutre ou plus marqué que canalisé selon le contexte.

Synonyms

reined in

put to use

operational

activated

harnessverb

harnessed

Past Simple

harnessed

Past Simple

harnessed

Past Participle

harnessing

Gerund

/ˈhɑː.nɪs/

/ˈhɑr.nɪs/

harnacher

The farmer harnessed the horse to the plow before starting his work in the field.

Le fermier a harnaché le cheval à la charrue avant de commencer son travail dans le champ.

exploiterSens technique et figuré : tirer parti de ressources ou de forces naturelles.

Scientists are working to harness solar energy more efficiently.

Les scientifiques travaillent à exploiter l’énergie solaire plus efficacement.

Additional translations

canaliserSens figuré : orienter et maîtriser une force, une énergie ou un potentiel.

Synonyms

Definitions

harnessedadjective

Controlled and made use of, especially to produce energy or achieve a desired effect.

The harnessed power of the river was used to generate electricity for the entire region.

Equipped with a harness or fastening straps

The horses stood harnessed and ready to pull the carriage.

harnessverb

To put a harness on (a horse, donkey, or other animal) to control and direct its movement.

The farmer harnessed the horse to the plow before starting his work in the field.

To control and make use of (natural resources), especially to produce energy.

Scientists are working to harness solar energy more efficiently.

To bring under control and direct the force of something.

The team managed to harness the power of the new software to improve productivity.