lenken — meaning in English

English meaning

• channel noun A stretch of water connecting two larger bodies of water, or the deeper navigable path through a body of water.
• govern verb To run the political affairs of a country, state, or region.

Senses

lenken is used for these senses in English:

• channel (transitive) To direct or guide along a desired course.
• govern (transitive) To exercise a deciding or determining influence on.

channel — full definition

1. noun A stretch of water connecting two larger bodies of water, or the deeper navigable path through a body of water.
2. noun A specific radio or television frequency, or a station broadcasting on it.
3. noun A means or route by which something (information, goods, communication) is transmitted.
4. noun A dedicated space for online conversation on a topic, such as on a messaging platform.
5. verb To direct something along a particular path or toward a particular use.

govern — full definition

1. verb To run the political affairs of a country, state, or region.
2. verb To control or strongly influence how something behaves or happens.
3. verb To keep one's own behavior or emotions under control.

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