Irrigate

/ˈɪr.ɪ.ɡeɪt/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To supply water to (land or crops) to help growth, typically by means of channels.

Farmers often irrigate their fields to ensure a good crop yield during dry seasons.

To wash out or flush (an organ or wound) with a flow of water or a medicinal solution.

The doctor decided to irrigate the wound to remove any debris that might cause infection.

To supply (a structure, such as an orchard) with water.

They installed a system to irrigate the garden efficiently.

From Latin 'irrigare', from 'in-' meaning 'upon' + 'rigare' meaning 'to water'.

irrigate the land

To supply the soil with water for farming.

irrigated agriculture

Farming that relies on controlled water supply.

irrigation system

A method or infrastructure for watering crops.

irrigation

The process of supplying water to crops.

irrigator

A device or person that irrigates.

water management

The activity of managing water resources.

To get something flowing or moving, similar to watering crops.

The party really irrigated the mood in the room.