C1verbtechnologyenvironment
US/ˈhɑːr.nəs/
UK/ˈhɑː.nəs/
to control and use the natural force or power of something
In context
Wind farms off the coast of Bac Lieu harness strong sea winds.
Scientists are learning to harness AI to predict floods days in advance.
The dam was built to harness the river for electricity.
Words that go with harness
verb + noun
- harness the powerSolar panels harness the power of the sun.
- harness energyEngineers are finding new ways to harness energy from waves.
- harness technologySchools must harness technology to help weaker students.
- harness the potentialThe country hopes to harness the potential of its young workforce.
- harness windOld windmills harnessed wind to grind grain.