Define electrified. electrified synonyms, electrified pronunciation, electrified translation, English dictionary definition of electrified. tr.v. e·lec·tri·fied , e·lec·tri·fy·ing , e·lec·tri·fies 1. To produce electric charge on or in . 2. a. To wire or equip for the use of electric power.
[usually passive] to make something work by using electricity; to pass an electrical current through something be electrified The railway line was electrified in the 1950s. He had all the fences around his home electrified.
electrified, electrifying to charge with or subject to electricity; apply electricity to. to supply (a region, community, etc.) with electric power. The valley wasn't electrified until 1936. to equip for the use of electric power, as a railroad. to excite greatly; thrill. to electrify an audience. Synonyms: dazzle , rouse , stir
[+ object] 1 a : to pass electricity through (something) an electrified fence [=a fence that has electricity running through it] b : to supply (an area, building, etc.) with electric power
IPA guide Other forms: electrified; electrifying; electrifies Electrify means to make something electric — either literally or figuratively. You can electrify a house by wiring it so the occupants will have lights, or you can electrify a boring party by getting everyone laughing. A captivating person might electrify every room she enters.
