channel
/ˈtʃænl/noun
उच्चारण चैनल
चैनल
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[C]
a passage that water can flow along; a narrow area of sea between two land masses
नहर, नाली; जलमार्ग
- the English Channel
- irrigation channels
- A narrow channel carries water from the canal to the fields.
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- Ships must pass through the deep channel to reach the port.
- Workers cleared the drainage channel before the monsoon.
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[C] ~ (of sth)
a method or system that people use to send information or to get something done
माध्यम, ज़रिया
- through official channels
- channels of communication
- Send your complaint through the proper channel.
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- Social media is now a major channel for spreading news.
- Teachers and parents need an open channel of communication.
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[T] ~ sth (into sth)
to direct money, feelings or ideas towards a particular thing or purpose
(ऊर्जा, धन) दिशा देना, लगाना
- She channelled her anger into hard work.
- The organisers channelled the donations into building toilets for girls.
- The government channelled extra funds into rural schools.
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- He channelled his energy into learning the guitar.
- Donations are channelled through a trusted charity.
Synonyms direct focus concentrate guide conduct
§Structures (grammar patterns) 5
channel + for / of + noun
As a noun meaning a way of passing something, channel is followed by for or of plus what passes through it.
किसी चीज़ को पहुँचाने के माध्यम के अर्थ में 'channel' के बाद 'for' या 'of' और वह वस्तु आती है जो उससे होकर जाती है।
- Radio is a channel for reaching villages.
- Complaints must go through the proper channel of command.
through / via + channel
Use through or via for the route something takes, often with the plural channels.
किसी चीज़ के रास्ते के लिए 'through' या 'via' आता है, प्रायः plural 'channels' के साथ।
- Send your application through the proper channels.
channel + sth + into / towards + sth (verb)
As a verb, channel means to direct energy, money or feelings towards a use, and takes into or towards.
Verb के रूप में 'channel' का अर्थ ऊर्जा, धन या भावनाओं को किसी उपयोग की ओर निर्देशित करना है, और उसके साथ 'into' या 'towards' आता है।
- Radhika channelled her nervousness into practice.
- The funds were channelled towards rural schools.
the English Channel / a TV channel
Capital letters are used for the sea passage between England and France; a TV channel is a common noun.
इंग्लैंड और फ्रांस के बीच के समुद्री मार्ग के लिए capital letters लगते हैं; टीवी चैनल सामान्य noun है।
- He swam across the English Channel.
- Which channel shows the cricket match?
change / switch the channel
Use the verbs change, switch or flip with the channel of a television.
टेलीविज़न के चैनल के साथ 'change', 'switch' या 'flip' जैसे verbs आते हैं।
- Please change the channel; the news is over.
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adjective + channel
officiallegaldiplomaticnewsirrigation
- The two countries opened a diplomatic channel to ease tension.
verb + channel
openblockswitchlaunchsubscribe to
- She subscribed to a channel that teaches maths tricks.
channel + noun
partnermanagernamenetwork
- The channel network announced a new quiz show.
verb + into / through
channel intochannel throughchannel towardschannel away
- The government channels subsidies through the banks.
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- The students started a channel to share study tips.
विद्यार्थियों ने पढ़ाई के सुझाव साझा करने के लिए एक चैनल शुरू किया।
- A narrow channel of water ran between the two paddy fields.
धान के दो खेतों के बीच पानी की एक संकरी धारा बह रही थी।
- The ministry created a new channel for farmers to report problems.
मंत्रालय ने किसानों के लिए समस्याएँ बताने का एक नया माध्यम बनाया।
- He channelled his anger into writing poems.
उसने अपने क्रोध को कविताएँ लिखने में लगा दिया।
- News channels covered the election results live all night.
समाचार चैनलों ने पूरी रात चुनाव परिणामों का सीधा प्रसारण किया।
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✗ Please change the channel, I am not liking this programme.
✓ Please change the channel; I am not enjoying this programme.
The stative verb like is not used in the continuous, and a comma cannot join two sentences.
'Like' stative verb है, उसका continuous रूप नहीं बनता; और दो वाक्यों को comma से नहीं जोड़ा जाता।
✗ You must apply by the proper channels.
✓ You must apply through the proper channels.
The route for an official request is expressed with through, not by.
आधिकारिक अनुरोध के मार्ग के लिए 'through' आता है, 'by' नहीं।
✗ She channelled her energy on studying.
✓ She channelled her energy into studying.
Channel is followed by into (or towards), not on.
'Channel' के बाद 'into' (या 'towards') आता है, 'on' नहीं।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
These nouns all name a way of passing things along, but each fits a different thing that flows.
ये सभी noun किसी चीज़ को आगे पहुँचाने के माध्यम बताते हैं, पर हर शब्द अलग प्रकार के प्रवाह के लिए उपयुक्त है।
A route or system for water, information or money, including a TV or online channel.
पानी, सूचना या धन के लिए मार्ग या व्यवस्था, जिसमें टीवी या ऑनलाइन चैनल भी शामिल है।
- Use the official channel to submit your complaint.
An artificial waterway dug by people for boats or irrigation.
मनुष्य द्वारा नावों या सिंचाई के लिए खोदा गया कृत्रिम जलमार्ग।
- The canal carries river water to the wheat fields.
The means or form used to communicate something, such as language or print.
कोई बात कहने का साधन या रूप, जैसे भाषा या मुद्रित सामग्री।
- English is the medium of instruction in this college.
≈Synonyms and antonyms
AaSpelling
chan·nel
?Which word?
Keep apart channel (a natural or artificial waterway; a TV station) and canal (a man-made waterway).
Channel (प्राकृतिक या कृत्रिम जलमार्ग; TV स्टेशन) और canal (मानव-निर्मित जलमार्ग) को अलग रखिए।
§Grammar and usage
An application 'through proper channel'.
पत्र-लेखन में 'through proper channel' आवेदन।
✓In the exam
General knowledge
The English Channel separates England and France; the Ten Degree Channel separates the Andaman Islands from the Nicobar Islands; the Nine Degree Channel separates Lakshadweep from Minicoy.
English Channel इंग्लैंड और फ़्रांस को अलग करता है; Ten Degree Channel अंडमान को निकोबार से अलग करता है; Nine Degree Channel लक्षद्वीप को मिनिकॉय से अलग करता है।