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.

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

The party really irrigated the mood in the room.