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Definition of conductor - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
musicperson who leads a musical group
- The conductor raised his baton to start the symphony.
2.
physicsTECH. material that transmits electricity or heatTECH.
- Copper is a good conductor of electricity.
3.
transportationRare UK official who collects fares on public transportRare UK
- The conductor checked our tickets on the train.
4.
leadershipRare person who guides or directs othersRare
- The tour conductor led us through the museum.
Images of conductor
material that transmits electricity or heat
Expressions with conductor
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railway worker in charge of running the train and helping passengers
The train conductor walked through the cars to check everyone’s tickets.
device to safely conduct lightning to the ground
Every skyscraper needs a lightning conductor to prevent damage.
wire in an electrical system that carries return current to ground
The electrician checked the neutral conductor for loose connections in the panel.
third rail providing power in a railway system
Mind the gap near the conductor rail.
material or object that easily allows electric current to move through it
Copper is widely used as an electrical conductor in power cables.
wire or cable with only one conducting core
Connect the single-conductor to the terminal.
person who collects fares and assists passengers on a bus
The bus conductor checked tickets as passengers boarded.
Origin of conductor
Latin, conducere (bring together)
Terms with conductor included in their meaning
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electricity
metal conductor carrying electricity
technology
electrical conductor connecting circuits
electricity
flow of electric charge through a conductor
music
stick used by a conductor in music
technology
electrical conductor wound into a spiral
technology
electrical conductor with metal exposed and without any protective covering
physics
flow of electric charge through a conductor
electricity
conductor for electric current in a circuit
music
master in music, especially a conductor
technology
flexible conductor made from many thin metal wires twisted together
physics
movement of electricity through a conductor
music
led by a conductor in a musical performance
technology
conductor in electronics circuits
technology
connection to an electrical or fluid conductor
electricity
flow of electric charge through a conductor
measurement
net charge passing through a conductor per unit time
electricity
device for connecting an electrical conductor
physics
circular electric current induced in a conductor by a changing magnetic field
physics
phenomenon where voltage is generated in a conductor
technology
metal conductor designed to radiate heat
physics
heat generation by electric current in a conductor
technology
conductor line that carries supply voltage to parts of an electrical system
temperature measurement
device measuring temperature by resistance changes in a conductor
electrical transition
sudden transition of an insulator to a conductor
Examples of conductor in a sentence
As a conductor, she traveled with orchestras around the world. Aluminum is often used as a conductor in power lines. Silver is the best conductor of heat. The bus conductor asked for my fare. A conductor announced the next stop loudly. The orchestra conductor received a standing ovation.
A skilled conductor can manage a large team effectively.
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- French:chef d'orchestre, conducteur, ...
- German:Dirigent, Leiter, ...
- Italian:direttore d'orchestra, conduttore, ...
- Spanish:director de orquesta, conductor, ...
- Portuguese:maestro, condutor, ...
- Chinese:指挥, 导体, ...
- Japanese:指揮者, 導体, ...
- Arabic:قائِد أُورْكِسْتْرا, مُوَصِّل, ...
- Hebrew:מְנַצֵּחַ, מוֹלִיךְ, ...
- Russian:дирижёр, проводник, ...
- Ukrainian:диригент, провідник, ...
- Hindi:संगीत निर्देशक, चालक, ...
Definition of conductress - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
transport workerDated UK female conductor, especially on a bus or trainDated UK
- The conductress checked tickets as passengers boarded the train..
2.
woman managerDated UK woman who directs or manages an activityDated UK
- The conductress organized the event efficiently.
Expressions with conductress
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female who collects fares on a bus
The bus conductress helped the elderly passenger find a seat.
Origin of conductress
Latin, conducere (to lead together)
Examples of conductress in a sentence
A friendly conductress helped the elderly passengers. The conductress led the orchestra with grace. As a conductress, she managed the team with precision.
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- French:conductrice, directrice, ...
- German:Schaffnerin, Leiterin, ...
- Italian:controllore, direttrice, ...
- Spanish:conductora, directora, ...
- Portuguese:cobradora, diretora, ...
- Chinese:女售票员, 女指挥, ...
- Japanese:女性車掌, 女性指揮者, ...
- Arabic:مُحَصِّلَة, مُدِيرَة, ...
- Hebrew:מְנַהֶגֶת, מְנַהֶלֶת, ...
- Russian:кондукторша, руководительница, ...
- Ukrainian:кондукторка, керівниця, ...
- Hindi:महिला कंडक्टर, महिला संचालिका, ...
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