/en"euhr juyz'/ , v. , energized, energizing .
v.t.
1. to give energy to; rouse into activity: to energize the spirit with brave words.
2. to supply electrical current to or store electrical energy in.
v.i.
3. to be in operation; put forth energy.
Also, esp. Brit., energise .
[ 1745-55; ENERG(Y) + -IZE ]