(1):

(v. t.) To coat, as iron, with zinc. See Galvanized iron.

(2):

(v. t.) To affect with galvanism; to subject to the action of electrical currents.

(3):

(v. t.) To plate, as with gold, silver, etc., by means of electricity.

(4):

(v. t.) To restore to consciousness by galvanic action (as from a state of suspended animation); hence, to stimulate or excite to a factitious animation or activity.