funnelled UK
ˈfʌn.əld
See also: funneled (US)
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Definition of funnelled - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
shapeRareUKhaving a shape or form like a funnelRareUK
  • The funnelled clouds signaled an approaching storm.
conical tapered
2.
processRareUKprocessed through a funnel-like systemRareUK
  • The funnelled funds were allocated to various departments.
channeled directed guided
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Origin of funnelled

Old English, funel (funnel) + -ed (past tense suffix)

Examples of funnelled in a sentence

  • The architect designed a funnelled entrance for the building.
  • The funnelled data was analyzed for trends.
  • The funnelled traffic improved the website's performance.

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  1. French:en entonnoir, canalisé, ...
  2. German:trichterförmig, geleitet, ...
  3. Italian:conico, convogliato, ...
  4. Spanish:en forma de embudo, canalizado, ...
  5. Portuguese:em forma de funil, canalizado, ...
  6. Chinese:漏斗状的, 漏斗式的, ...
  7. Japanese:漏斗状の, 漏斗を通した, ...
  8. Arabic:مَخْرُوطِي الشَّكْل, مُقَمْعَن, ...
  9. Hebrew:בְּעַל צוּרָה מַשְׁפֶּכִית, בְּמִסְגֶּרֶת מַשְׁפֵּךְ, ...
  10. Russian:воронкообразный, профинансированный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:лійкоподібний, впорядкований, ...
  12. Hindi:कीप के आकार का, प्रक्रियाबद्ध, ...
funnel
ˈfʌnəl
funnelling
funnel: tube or pipe wide at the top and narrow at the bottom
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Definition of funnel - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
tooltube or pipe wide at the top and narrow at the bottom
  • He used a funnel to pour oil into the engine..
conduit pipe tube
2.
marketingprocess of guiding customers to purchase
  • The marketing team analyzed the sales funnel.
channel pipeline
3.
maritimemetal chimney on a ship or train
  • The ship's funnel emitted thick black smoke.
chimney smokestack stack

Verb

1.
channelingtr.channel resources or information in a specific directiontr.
  • They funneled funds into the new project.
direct guide
2.
machineryintr.move through a narrow passage like a funnelintr.
  • The crowd funneled through the small gate.
3.
pouringtr.pour liquid through a narrow device to avoid spillingtr.
  • She funneled the oil into the bottle.
channel direct
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Images of funnel

  • funnel: tube or pipe wide at the top and narrow at the bottom
    tube or pipe wide at the top and narrow at the bottom
  • funnel: metal chimney on a ship or train
    metal chimney on a ship or train

Expressions with funnel

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thing wide at the top and narrow at the bottom
The tornado had a funnel shape.
device used in coffee machines to hold the coffee grounds
She placed the filter funnel in the coffee machine before adding the coffee grounds.
deep-fried cake made by pouring batter through a funnel
I bought a funnel cake at the fair.
having a shape like a funnel
The tornado had a funnel-like appearance.
having the shape of a funnel
The funnel-shaped flowers attracted many bees..
model showing customer journey from awareness to purchase
The marketing funnel helps in understanding customer behavior.

Origin of funnel

Latin, fundere (to pour)

Examples of funnel in a sentence

  • She used a funnel to fill the small bottle.
  • They optimized the funnel to increase conversions.
  • The funnel showed a drop in customer interest.
  • The old train's funnel was rusted.
  • They painted the funnel bright red.
  • The company funneled information to the press.

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  1. French:entonnoir, canaliser, ...
  2. German:Trichter, lenken, ...
  3. Italian:imbuto, canalizzare, ...
  4. Spanish:cono, canalizar, ...
  5. Portuguese:funil, canalizar, ...
  6. Chinese:漏斗, 引导, ...
  7. Japanese:じょうご, 流し込む, ...
  8. Arabic:قُمْعٌ, وَجَّه, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַשְׁפֵּךְ, לְנַתֵּב, ...
  10. Russian:воронка, направить, ...
  11. Ukrainian:лійка, направляти, ...
  12. Hindi:कीप, चैनल करना, ...
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