energization
energization — verb
- energizationpresent simple I / you / we / they
- energizations3rd person singular
- energizationing-ing form
- energizationedpast simple
1. To cause a person to feel more lively, awake, and ready to act.
To cause a person to feel more lively, awake, and ready to act.
A short walk in the cold air energized Mayumi before her big exam.
energized + person as direct object
The new coach energized Marta and the whole team with a single speech.
Rin found that a cup of green tea energized her after the long flight.
The surprise visit from her brother energized Renata for the rest of the day.
Loud music always energized Kemi when she felt tired at her desk.
- invigorate
slightly more formal; often refers to physical refreshment from fresh air or exercise
- revitalize
implies restoring energy that was lost, rather than adding new energy
- stimulate
broader term; can refer to mental or physical activation, not just feeling energetic
文法句型
energize + someone
用法筆記
Object is typically a person or group of people. The cause of the energy can be an activity, substance, event, or person.
2. To send electrical power into a device, circuit, or system so that it can operat
To send electrical power into a device, circuit, or system so that it can operate.
The technician energized the main circuit after checking every connection twice.
energized + circuit (electrical domain)
Bilal energized the backup generator when the storm knocked out the power.
Amir energized the new power line connecting the wind farm to the coastal village grid.
Nkechi waited until the substation was fully energized before testing the hospital's backup circuits.
Ingrid energized the conveyor motor after the maintenance crew replaced the worn drive belt.
- de-energize
to disconnect or remove electrical power from a system
- power down
informal equivalent of de-energize
文法句型
energize + device/circuit/system
用法筆記
Technical term used in electrical engineering. The subject is typically a person (technician, engineer) or a process that applies voltage. Frequently passive: 'the circuit was energized.'
常見錯誤
3. To use one's own effort and strength to take action, especially after a period o
To use one's own effort and strength to take action, especially after a period of waiting or hesitation.
After three postponements, the Riverton planning board finally energized and broke ground on the new library.
intransitive: [group] energized and [acted]
As the fog lifted, the rescue team energized and pushed toward the ridge with renewed focus.
Padma energized herself with a splash of cold water and returned to her thesis.
When the storm siren sounded, the volunteers got energized and began filling sandbags.
Hector and the crew energized one another before setting out on the rescue mission.
- spring into action
more common and less formal; conveys the same sudden movement from stillness to activity
- rouse oneself
implies overcoming inertia or sleepiness before acting
文法句型
energize (intransitive)
用法筆記
Rare intransitive sense, mainly found in formal or literary contexts. Also common in reflexive ('energized themselves') or semi-passive ('got energized') constructions when the subject drives their own action. Distinguish from sense 1: here the subject itself springs into action rather than being made energetic by an outside cause.