What is the meaning of channelise?

verb

• Direct the course; determine the direction of travelling.
  • synonyms: steer, maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre, direct, point, head, guide, channelize
• Make a channel for; provide with a channel.
  • usage: "channelize the country for better transportation"
  • synonyms: channelize
• Send from one person or place to another.
  • usage: "transmit a message"
  • synonyms: transmit, transfer, transport, channel, channelize
• Cause to form a channel.
  • usage: "channelize a stream"
  • synonyms: channelize