Harness ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Harness ( verb )

1. To put a harness on (a horse or other animal).
2. To control or make use of (a powerful force or resource).
3. To equip with a harness.

Origin:

Middle english hernessen, from old english herensian; akin to old high german herizan to harness, latin carus dear, old english here army.

Examples:

1. He harnessed the horse to the cart.
2. The company harnessed the power of the internet to expand its business.
3. The fireman harnessed himself before entering the burning building.

(As a noun)

Harness ( noun )

1. To put a harness on (a horse or other animal).
2. To control or make use of (a powerful force or resource).
3. To equip with a harness.

Origin:

Middle english hernessen, from old english herensian; akin to old high german herizan to harness, latin carus dear, old english here army.

Examples:

1. He harnessed the horse to the cart.
2. The company harnessed the power of the internet to expand its business.
3. The fireman harnessed himself before entering the burning building.