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Definition funnel in American English

funnel verb

verb
/ˈfʌn(ə)l/
1

to move, or make something move, from one place to another through a narrow tube, pipe, or passage

Example

Underwater hoses funnel water from the reservoir to a purification plant.

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2

to supply money or goods to a person or organization, not directly but by using another person, organization, or system

Example

Congress has funneled over $1.5 million to local businesses through the Economic Development Program.

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Definition funnel in American English