channel

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. a passage of water, such as a narrow sea between two land masses or the deep part of a river.

n. a narrow body of water between two land masses, or the navigable part of a river or harbour.

“The ferry crossed the channel between the two islands in under an hour.”

“Large cargo ships must stay within the deep-water channel to avoid running aground on the shifting sandbars.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Business Academic

n. a way of sending information or selling products to people.

n. a means of communication or a route through which goods are passed from the manufacturer to the consumer.

“The company uses social media as its main channel for customer service.”

“Management established formal channels for employees to report grievances without fear of professional retaliation.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun Computing Informal

n. a specific page or area on a website, like YouTube or a chat app, where content is posted.

n. a dedicated area or account on a digital platform for broadcasting content or hosting group discussions.

“She started a YouTube channel to share her cooking recipes with the world.”

“The developers created a dedicated Slack channel to coordinate the final stages of the software launch.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

v. to direct money, effort, or feelings toward a particular goal.

v. to direct or guide something along a desired course or toward a specific objective.

“The government decided to channel more money into public education.”

“She learned to channel her competitive energy into her professional development rather than personal rivalries.”

C1 · Advanced Informal

v. to act like or follow the style of a famous person.

v. to follow as a model or serve as a medium for a particular personality or style, especially in a performance.

“In her new photoshoot, the actress seemed to channel Marilyn Monroe.”

“The designer's latest collection appeared to channel the minimalist aesthetic of the early 1990s.”