To stimulate or excite someone into taking action. The leader's speech galvanised the crowd into protesting against the new law.
To coat iron or steel with a protective layer of zinc to prevent rusting. The company decided to galvanise the steel beams to ensure they would last longer in the harsh weather conditions.
To stimulate a muscle or nerve by passing an electric current through it. The scientist galvanised the frog's leg to demonstrate muscular contraction.