1. (

• startle ,
• galvanize ,
• galvanise

) to stimulate to action; "the loud noise startled him awake"; "galvanized into action" ;

2. (

• galvanize ,
• galvanise

) cover with zinc; "galvanize steel" ;

3. (

• galvanize ,
• galvanise ,

) stimulate (muscles) by administering a shock ;