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.

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.