Funnel

/ˈfʌn.əl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A narrow passage or pathway leading to a larger area.

The funnel at the end of the slide made it easier for the children to slide down into the pool.

A cone-shaped tool used to guide liquid or powder into a small opening.

She used a funnel to pour the oil into the engine without spilling.

A tubular structure or device designed to channel the flow of substances.

The factory's smelting process requires a large funnel to direct the molten metal.

verb

To direct or channel (something) through a funnel-like shape.

We need to funnel the sales data into a single reporting system.

To concentrate or restrict to a smaller area or group.

The team decided to funnel their efforts on developing the new app feature.

Middle English funel, from Old French fonelle, diminutive of fons 'spring, fountain'.

funnel down

To narrow down options to a more manageable size.

funnel money

To direct funds towards a specific purpose.

sales funnel

A marketing term describing the process of guiding customers toward a purchase.

funneling

The act of directing or channeling through a funnel.

spout

A tube or hole through which liquid is poured.

conduit

A channel for conveying water or other fluid.

To guide or lead someone through a process.

We're going to funnel him through the onboarding process.

To narrow down choices in decision-making.

Let's funnel our ideas before the meeting.