Using channel as a verb

[alpacinou]

Hello,

I'm trying to better understand the meaning of the verb "channel" and use it in context. Have I used it correctly in these sentences? Are they okay?

Their grievances may be channeled into violence.

The government has been trying to exploit people's fear and channel it in a direction that benefits the state.

You need to channel your energy into finding a house which suits your needs.

 

[Yankee]

Yes.

 

[alpacinou]

Yes.

You mean to tell me all of these sentences are correct and natural? I like that!

 

[Tdol]

You've got the idea, but would anyone else change the first?

 

[Charlie Bernstein]

And you can also use channel to mean communicate with the dead. Some psychics say they're adept at channeling.

 

[emsr2d2]

You've got the idea, but would anyone else change the first?

I would. I'd probably use "anger" instead of "grievances" and I'd change "may" to "might".