Funneled Meaning in English

word · lemma: funnel

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Definition

Directed or moved something (especially liquids, money, or people) through a narrow passage or specific channel, often in a controlled or intentional way.

Usage & Nuances

Usually used in formal or semi-formal contexts. Often refers to money ('funneled funds'), information, or movement directed intentionally. Can have a neutral or negative tone, especially when discussing secretive or improper action. Not used for everyday physical actions unless a literal funnel is involved.

• Spanish: canalizó - desvió (por un conducto)
• Portuguese (BR): canalizou - direcionou (como em um funil)
• Portuguese (PT): canalizou - direcionou (como num funil)
• Chinese (Simplified): 引导 - 通过漏斗传送
• Chinese (Traditional): 引導 - 通過漏斗傳送
• Hindi: चैनल किया - फनल के माध्यम से भेजा
• Arabic: حوّل - مرّر (من خلال قناة)
• Bengali: নির্দেশিত করা - প্রবাহিত করা (বিশেষভাবে অর্থ, তরল, বা মানুষ)
• Russian: направлен - пропущен (через узкий канал)
• Japanese: 流す - 導く
• Vietnamese: chuyển hướng - dẫn (qua kênh hẹp hoặc cụ thể)
• Korean: 유입시키다 - 유도하다
• Turkish: yönlendirmek - aktarmak
• Urdu: موڑا گیا - منتقل کیا گیا
• Indonesian: mengalirkan - menyalurkan

Example Sentences

Her energy was funneled into studying for the exam.

natural

Traffic was funneled onto one lane after the accident.

natural

The water was funneled into a bottle using a plastic cone.

basic

Smoke was funneled through the chimney.

basic

All donations were funneled to the main office.

basic

Officials secretly funneled money to the organization.

natural