Definition
Definition of funnelling - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
generalRare UK process of pouring a substance through a cone-shaped tool into containersRare UK
- The funnelling of the oil prevented any from spilling on the floor.
2.
businessRare UK process of guiding many things into a smaller group or spaceRare UK
- The marketing team improved the funnelling of online visitors into paying subscribers.
Adjective
1.
shapeRare UK shaped like a funnelRare UK
- The funnelling clouds signaled an approaching storm.
2.
directionRare UK directing or channeling somethingRare UK
- The funnelling efforts of the team led to a successful event.
Origin of funnelling
Old English, funnel (a channel)
Examples of funnelling in a sentence
During the oil change, the funnelling of coolant into the reservoir took patience. Their funnelling of trial users into demos improved after the homepage redesign. Better funnelling of support tickets to specialists cut response times in half. The funnelling dress flared out at the bottom. The funnelling design of the vase was unique. The funnelling process improved the workflow.
Their funnelling strategy increased the company's revenue.
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- French:transvasement, en entonnoir, ...
- German:Eingießen, trichterförmig, ...
- Italian:travaso, imbutiforme, ...
- Spanish:trasvase con embudo, embudado, ...
- Portuguese:trasfega, cônico, ...
- Chinese:漏斗灌装, 漏斗状的, ...
- Japanese:ろうと入れ, 漏斗状の, ...
- Arabic:تَقْمِيع, مخروطي الشكل, ...
- Hebrew:מְזִיגָה דֶּרֶךְ מַשְׁפֵּךְ, בְּצוּרַת מַשְׁפֵּךְ, ...
- Russian:переливание через воронку, воронкообразный, ...
- Ukrainian:переливання через лійку, воронкоподібний, ...
- Hindi:कीप से डालने की प्रक्रिया, फ़नल के आकार का, ...
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..
2.
marketingprocess of guiding customers to purchase
- The marketing team analyzed the sales funnel.
3.
maritimemetal chimney on a ship or train
- The ship's funnel emitted thick black smoke.
Verb
1.
channelingtr. channel resources or information in a specific directiontr.
- They funneled funds into the new project.
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.
Images of funnel
tube or pipe wide at the top and narrow at the bottom 
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.
rotating cloud from a storm that does not touch the ground
A funnel cloud formed but never touched the ground.
process of narrowing down potential customers
The funnel effect increased our conversion rates significantly.
type of venomous spider native to Australia
The funnel-web is feared for its potent venom..
model representing stages from consumer awareness to purchase
The marketing team analyzed the purchase funnel to boost sales.
laboratory equipment used to separate liquids of different densities
The chemist used a separating funnel to divide the oil and water mixture..
mushroom with a funnel-shaped cap
The forest floor was dotted with funnel caps.
chest deformity with a sunken appearance
The doctor diagnosed him with funnel chest.
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.
She funneled her energy into volunteering. Grain funneled into the hopper below. Visitors were funneled along the narrow corridor. He funneled the sand into the jar. They funneled the liquid through a narrow spout.
View all translations of funnel
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- French:entonnoir, canaliser, ...
- German:Trichter, lenken, ...
- Italian:imbuto, canalizzare, ...
- Spanish:cono, canalizar, ...
- Portuguese:funil, canalizar, ...
- Chinese:漏斗, 引导, ...
- Japanese:じょうご, 流し込む, ...
- Arabic:قُمْعٌ, وَجَّه, ...
- Hebrew:מַשְׁפֵּךְ, לְנַתֵּב, ...
- Russian:воронка, направить, ...
- Ukrainian:лійка, направляти, ...
- Hindi:कीप, चैनल करना, ...
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