B1noun1K

Channel

UK /["/ˈtʃænl/"]/US /["/ˈtʃænl/"]/

Definition

a television station

In simple words: A way to communicate or share information.

Examples

  • I prefer to watch my favorite show on that channel.
  • The news channel provides updates every hour.
  • He decided to channel his energy into painting.
  • She used a special channel to communicate with the team.
  • Please adjust the TV to channel five for the game.
  • We could channel our thoughts into a productive discussion.
  • The narrow channel separates the two islands.
  • He found a way to channel his creativity through music.

Usage notes

Used in both formal and informal settings. It's common in contexts like broadcasting, communication methods, or specific topics. Avoid in overly casual conversations unless referring to television or online content.

Grammar pattern

channel + object

Memory hint

Think of a 'TV channel' where shows are broadcast — you 'channel' your attention to it.

Collocations

  • radio
  • television
  • TV
  • change
  • flip
  • flip through
  • broadcast
  • on a/​the channel
  • radio
  • television
  • TV
  • change
  • flip
  • flip through
  • broadcast
  • on a/​the channel
  • direct
  • indirect
  • formal
  • go through
  • use
  • establish
  • through a/​the channel
  • a channel of communication
  • channels of distribution
  • deep
  • narrow
  • drainage
  • form
  • block
  • deep
  • narrow
  • drainage
  • form
  • block

Synonyms

  • medium
  • route
  • path
  • conduit
  • network

Antonyms

  • block
  • prevent

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'cannel', which is incorrect.
  • Using as a verb in the wrong context, e.g., 'channelling' instead of 'channeling'.