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Related to channel: Chanel, YouTube Channel

(all) great minds run in the same channel

Wise or intelligent people tend to have the same ideas or think in a similar way. Often used humorously regarding unremarkable thoughts occurring simultaneously between two or more people. Oh, you wanted to see the same film as me? All great minds run in the same channel, I guess!

See also: channel, great, mind, run, same

change the channel

1. Literally, to switch from one television station (or "channel") to another. Never change the channel during the game! We might miss something! I'm not really paying attention to that show, so feel free to change the channel.

2. slang To introduce a different topic of discussion, usually intentionally. I changed the channel after that last remark made Jeff and Bill visibly tense.

channel (something) in(to) (something)

1. To force something, usually a liquid, to travel into something through a channel. We had to channel water in from the river after our pipes burst.

2. To allocate or give resources, such as money or time, to a particular venture or goal. How much money do you think the company would be willing to channel into this initiative?

3. To direct or release something, often energy or an emotion, into something else. With all the red paint, I'm not surprised to hear that the artist channeled a lot of anger into this piece. You need to channel your frustration into something positive. Come on a run with me.

channel (something) off

1. To remove or redirect something, usually a liquid, through a channel. You move things to higher ground while I try to channel some of this water off.

2. To squander resources, such as money or time. Look, the company won't give us any more money for this initiative if those guys keep channeling it off.

channel surf

To frequently change channels when watching television, especially for an extended period of time. Primarily heard in US, South Africa. After a long week of work, I like to just sit on the sofa and channel surf for a few hours.

channel surfer

One who quickly switches between channels on a TV, as while looking for a program to watch. Hey, channel surfer, can you slow down so I can actually see what's on?

channel surfing

The frequent changing of channels when watching television, especially for an extended period of time. Primarily heard in US, South Africa. I hate channel surfing. I can't understand why people don't just pick a program and watch it!

channel-hopping

Quickly switching between channels on a TV, as while looking for a program to watch. I'm channel-hopping, but it doesn't look like anything good is on.

channel-surfing

Quickly switching between channels on a TV, as while looking for a program to watch. I'm channel-surfing, but it doesn't look like anything good is on.

channel-zapping

Quickly switching between channels on a TV, as while looking for a program to watch. I'm channel-zapping, but it doesn't look like anything good is on.

go through (the proper) channels

To take the correct or accepted steps toward achieving some goal or outcome. I'm sorry, but we can't approve of this request because you didn't go through the proper channels. If you went through channels, then they have no reason to turn you away.

surf the channels

To quickly switch between television channels, as while looking for a program to watch. I'm surfing the channels, but it doesn't look like anything good is on.

work through channels

To follow the proper bureaucratic procedures and hierarchies of authority in order to do something. I know the whole system is horribly convoluted, but you'll have to work through channels if you want to appeal the decision. The politician promised that she was working through channels in Washington to overhaul the tax code for lower- and middle-class workers.

change the channel

Sl. to switch to some other topic of conversation. Just a minute. I think you changed the channel. Let's go back to the part about you owing me money. Let's change the channel here before there is a fight.

channel something in

(to something)

1. Lit. to divert water or other liquid through a channel into something. The farmer channeled the irrigation water into the field.

2. Fig. to divert something, such as energy, money, effort, into something. The government channeled a great deal of money into rebuilding the inner part of the city. I can't channel any more of our workforce into this project.

channel something off

1. Lit. to drain off water or some other liquid through a channel. The front yard is flooded, and we will have to channel the water off. Let's channel off the water before it gets too deep.

2. Fig. to drain off or waste energy, money, effort, etc. Unemployment channeled their resources off. The war channeled off most of the resources of the country.

go through (the proper) channels

to use the proper procedure, working through the correct people and offices to get something done; to cooperate with a bureaucracy. I'm sorry. I can't help you. You'll have to go through the proper channels. I didn't get what I wanted because I didn't go through channels.

work through channels

Fig. to try to get something done by going through the proper procedures and persons. You can't accomplish anything around here if you don't work through channels. I tried working through channels, but it takes too long. This is an emergency.

channel surfing

Switching from one television station (channel) to another frequently, either to search for an interesting program or to keep track of several programs at once. For example, What did you see on TV last night?-Nothing much; I was just channel surfing. The term transfers the surfer's search for good waves to the viewer's search for programs. This practice became widespread with the use of remote-control devices for changing channels while remaining seated some distance from the television set. [1980s] A 1990s version is Internet surfing, a similar process for searching cyberspace.

go through channels

Use the correct procedure, especially in a hierarchy or bureaucracy. For example, You'll have to go through channels for approval of this expenditure. This term uses channel in the sense of "a conduit." [Mid-1900s]

great minds run in the same channel, all

Intelligent persons think alike or come up with similar ideas. For example, I see you brought your tennis racket-thank goodness for great minds. This term is often uttered (sometimes jokingly) when two persons seem to find the same answer simultaneously, and is frequently shortened. [Late 1500s]

change the channel

tv. to switch to some other topic of conversation. Let’s change the channel here before there is a fight.

channel hopping

and channel surfing and channel zapping

n. using a remote control to move quickly from one television channel to another, pausing only a short time on each channel. I wish you would stop channel hopping! He spends more time channel zapping than actually watching.

channel surfing

verb

See channel hopping

channel zapping

verb

See channel hopping

channel surfer

n. a person who practices channel hopping. My husband is a confirmed channel surfer. I can’t understand why he does it.

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释义	channel Related to channel: Chanel, YouTube Channel (all) great minds run in the same channel Wise or intelligent people tend to have the same ideas or think in a similar way. Often used humorously regarding unremarkable thoughts occurring simultaneously between two or more people. Oh, you wanted to see the same film as me? All great minds run in the same channel, I guess! See also: channel, great, mind, run, same change the channel 1. Literally, to switch from one television station (or "channel") to another. Never change the channel during the game! We might miss something! I'm not really paying attention to that show, so feel free to change the channel. 2. slang To introduce a different topic of discussion, usually intentionally. I changed the channel after that last remark made Jeff and Bill visibly tense. See also: change, channel channel (something) in(to) (something) 1. To force something, usually a liquid, to travel into something through a channel. We had to channel water in from the river after our pipes burst. 2. To allocate or give resources, such as money or time, to a particular venture or goal. How much money do you think the company would be willing to channel into this initiative? 3. To direct or release something, often energy or an emotion, into something else. With all the red paint, I'm not surprised to hear that the artist channeled a lot of anger into this piece. You need to channel your frustration into something positive. Come on a run with me. See also: channel channel (something) off 1. To remove or redirect something, usually a liquid, through a channel. You move things to higher ground while I try to channel some of this water off. 2. To squander resources, such as money or time. Look, the company won't give us any more money for this initiative if those guys keep channeling it off. See also: channel, off channel surf To frequently change channels when watching television, especially for an extended period of time. Primarily heard in US, South Africa. After a long week of work, I like to just sit on the sofa and channel surf for a few hours. See also: channel, surf channel surfer One who quickly switches between channels on a TV, as while looking for a program to watch. Hey, channel surfer, can you slow down so I can actually see what's on? See also: channel, surfer channel surfing The frequent changing of channels when watching television, especially for an extended period of time. Primarily heard in US, South Africa. I hate channel surfing. I can't understand why people don't just pick a program and watch it! See also: channel, surfing channel-hopping Quickly switching between channels on a TV, as while looking for a program to watch. I'm channel-hopping, but it doesn't look like anything good is on. channel-surfing Quickly switching between channels on a TV, as while looking for a program to watch. I'm channel-surfing, but it doesn't look like anything good is on. channel-zapping Quickly switching between channels on a TV, as while looking for a program to watch. I'm channel-zapping, but it doesn't look like anything good is on. go through (the proper) channels To take the correct or accepted steps toward achieving some goal or outcome. I'm sorry, but we can't approve of this request because you didn't go through the proper channels. If you went through channels, then they have no reason to turn you away. See also: channel, go, through surf the channels To quickly switch between television channels, as while looking for a program to watch. I'm surfing the channels, but it doesn't look like anything good is on. See also: channel, surf work through channels To follow the proper bureaucratic procedures and hierarchies of authority in order to do something. I know the whole system is horribly convoluted, but you'll have to work through channels if you want to appeal the decision. The politician promised that she was working through channels in Washington to overhaul the tax code for lower- and middle-class workers. See also: channel, through, work Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. change the channel Sl. to switch to some other topic of conversation. Just a minute. I think you changed the channel. Let's go back to the part about you owing me money. Let's change the channel here before there is a fight. See also: change, channel channel something in (to something) 1. Lit. to divert water or other liquid through a channel into something. The farmer channeled the irrigation water into the field. 2. Fig. to divert something, such as energy, money, effort, into something. The government channeled a great deal of money into rebuilding the inner part of the city. I can't channel any more of our workforce into this project. See also: channel channel something off 1. Lit. to drain off water or some other liquid through a channel. The front yard is flooded, and we will have to channel the water off. Let's channel off the water before it gets too deep. 2. Fig. to drain off or waste energy, money, effort, etc. Unemployment channeled their resources off. The war channeled off most of the resources of the country. See also: channel, off go through (the proper) channels to use the proper procedure, working through the correct people and offices to get something done; to cooperate with a bureaucracy. I'm sorry. I can't help you. You'll have to go through the proper channels. I didn't get what I wanted because I didn't go through channels. See also: channel, go, through work through channels Fig. to try to get something done by going through the proper procedures and persons. You can't accomplish anything around here if you don't work through channels. I tried working through channels, but it takes too long. This is an emergency. See also: channel, through, work McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. channel surfing Switching from one television station (channel) to another frequently, either to search for an interesting program or to keep track of several programs at once. For example, What did you see on TV last night?-Nothing much; I was just channel surfing. The term transfers the surfer's search for good waves to the viewer's search for programs. This practice became widespread with the use of remote-control devices for changing channels while remaining seated some distance from the television set. [1980s] A 1990s version is Internet surfing, a similar process for searching cyberspace. See also: channel, surfing go through channels Use the correct procedure, especially in a hierarchy or bureaucracy. For example, You'll have to go through channels for approval of this expenditure. This term uses channel in the sense of "a conduit." [Mid-1900s] See also: channel, go, through great minds run in the same channel, all Intelligent persons think alike or come up with similar ideas. For example, I see you brought your tennis racket-thank goodness for great minds. This term is often uttered (sometimes jokingly) when two persons seem to find the same answer simultaneously, and is frequently shortened. [Late 1500s] See also: all, great, mind, run, same The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. change the channel tv. to switch to some other topic of conversation. Let’s change the channel here before there is a fight. See also: change, channel channel hopping and channel surfing and channel zapping n. using a remote control to move quickly from one television channel to another, pausing only a short time on each channel. I wish you would stop channel hopping! He spends more time channel zapping than actually watching. See also: channel, hop channel surfing verb See channel hopping See also: channel, surfing channel zapping verb See channel hopping See also: channel, zap channel surfer n. a person who practices channel hopping. My husband is a confirmed channel surfer. I can’t understand why he does it. See also: channel, surfer McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions See also: (all) great minds run in the same channel great minds run in the same channel, all this just in believe it or not bion (someone's or something's) days are numbered will wonders never cease wonders (will) never cease Wonders never cease! wonders will never cease References in periodicals archive It can thus steer the channel towards reshaping itself with a team of creative and professional members. Pakistan has successfully 'reset' US relations: Qureshi Taking it further, Airtel Digital TV and Dish TV have announced their channel prices. Dish TV, Airtel Digital TV, Hathaway, Siti and Den Networks release new channel prices under new TRAI regulations SARGODHA -- The Irrigation department has issued Lower Jhelum Canal closure plan for Rabi season 2018-19 and divided water supply channels into A and B category. Lower Jhelum Canal closure schedule issued Due to their sizes, whenever they are passing through the Bonny channel, all other vessels are asked to wait because of the turbulence that comes with their movement on sea. Why NLNG vessel movements closed down Bonny channel -Operators "The superior development was driven by the continued introduction of new High Definition (HD) channels across Europe and North America, as well as the further expansion of SES's Video business across emerging markets. SES sees solid growth in demand The researchers have proposed the QoS and QoE correlation method evaluating the delivery process of IPTV service and the quality parameters of the TV channel flow transmission [7]. Subjective and objective MOS evaluation of user's perceived quality assessment for IPTV service: a study of the experimental investigations Customers should be able to complete their business on their channel of choice. Conquering channel chaos Priya Sachdev, CRO and Head Strategic Alliances, Business SALT, said “We are excited to roll out the first set of Channel Enabler public workshops in the country! Channel Enablers Announces Its First Set of Public Workshops in India WEDNESDAY: - Swimming, athletics and sitting volleyball (Channel 4, 9.15am-12noon); athletics and table tennis (Channel 4, 12.05pm-1pm); wheelchair basketball, wheelchair rugby, athletics and sitting volleyball (Channel 4, 1pm-4.20pm); wheelchair basketball, 7-a-side football, wheelchair tennis and sitting volleyball (More4, 4.20pm-5.25pm); swimming finals (Channel 4, 5.25pm-6.30pm); athletics and swimming (More4, 6.25pm-7.30pm); swimming and athletics (Channel 4, 7.30pm-10.30pm). THE PARALYMPICS ON TV - ALL THE WEEK'S ACTION, FROM ARCHERY TO WHEELCHAIR RUGBY Along with the channel numbers line up change, DStv viewers will get an additional channel. Multichoice rearranges channels and offers more According to the study by Arab Advisors Group, the number of free-to-air (FTA) satellite channels targeting the Arab world increased by 10.5 per cent in the 12 months from April 2010. Opportunities aplenty for satellite TV in region News and current affairs channels have the highest average advertising rates amongst FTA (free-to-air) satellite channels in the Arab world, said a report. News channels 'get top advertising rates' "These channel launches are about delivering on Comcast's promise to customers that by converting to digital, we could offer more of the products and services they want, right away." COMCAST LAUNCHES 81 NEW TV NETWORKS IN SACRAMENTO Verizon said that it will continue expanding its FiOS TV channel line-up this year, with a major focus on HD content. Verizon announces 77 new channels to FiOS TV line-up in Texas
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