irrigate
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Simple Meaning
to bring water to land or crops through pipes or channels.
When to Use
ðAcademic WritingâïļTechnical
Upper Intermediate â fluent in familiar topics
Examples in Conversation
âFarmers irrigate their fields during the dry season.â
âThe system uses recycled water to irrigate the golf course.â
Learning Path
âķFull Definition
To supply (farmland) with water, by building ditches, pipes, etc.
âWe need to irrigate the land before we plant the crops.â