channel

US /ˈtʃæn.əl/
UK /ˈtʃæn.əl/
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1.

a band of frequencies for a specific purpose, such as broadcasting television or radio

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What channel is the news on?
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The show is broadcast on a different channel every week.
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frequencybandstation
2.

a passage for water or other liquids to flow through

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The river flows into a narrow channel.
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They dug a new drainage channel.
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ductconduitpassagewaterway
3.

a course or direction in which something may be directed

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He tried to direct her thoughts into a more positive channel.
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All communications must go through the proper channels.
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avenuemeansroutemedium
1.

to direct something into a particular path or direction

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The government is trying to channel funds into education.
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directguideroutesteer
2.

to express or direct (energy, emotion, etc.) through a particular medium or outlet

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She learned to channel her anger into creative work.
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The artist tried to channel the spirit of the ancient masters.
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expressconveytransmitmanifest
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distribution channelcommunication channelchannel management