conductor

kənˈdʌktər
conductrix
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conductor: material that transmits electricity or heat
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Translation of conductor from English into German

Noun

1.

music

person who leads a musical group
Dirigent mDirigentin fOrchesterleiter m
  • The conductor raised his baton to start the symphony.Der Dirigent hob seinen Taktstock, um die Symphonie zu beginnen.
2.

physics

TECH.
material that transmits electricity or heat
TECH.
Leiter mKonduktor mStromleiter m
  • Copper is a good conductor of electricity.Kupfer ist ein guter Leiter für Elektrizität.
3.

transportation

RareUK
official who collects fares on public transport
RareUK
  • The conductor checked our tickets on the train.Der Schaffner kontrollierte unsere Fahrkarten im Zug.
4.

leadership

Rare
person who guides or directs others
Rare
  • The tour conductor led us through the museum.Der Reiseleiter führte uns durch das Museum.
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Expressions with conductor: examples in English and translations in German

Zugbegleiter
Schaffner
The train conductor walked through the cars to check everyone’s tickets.
Blitzableiter
Every skyscraper needs a lightning conductor to prevent damage.
Neutralleiter
The electrician checked the neutral conductor for loose connections in the panel.
Stromschiene
Leiterschiene
Mind the gap near the conductor rail.
elektrischer Leiter
Copper is widely used as an electrical conductor in power cables.
Einleiter
Connect the single-conductor to the terminal.

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  • conductor: material that transmits electricity or heat
    (physics) Leiter

Synonyms and analogies of conductor in English

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.
conductress
kənˈdʌktrəs
Noun
1.

transport worker

DatedUK
female conductor, especially on a bus or train
DatedUK
Schaffnerin fZugbegleiterin f
  • The conductress checked tickets as passengers boarded the train.Die Schaffnerin kontrollierte die Fahrkarten, als die Passagiere in den Zug einstiegen
2.

woman manager

DatedUK
woman who directs or manages an activity
DatedUK
Leiterin fDirigentin fManagerin f
  • The conductress organized the event efficiently.Die Leiterin organisierte die Veranstaltung effizient.

Expressions with conductress: examples in English and translations in German

Schaffnerin
The bus conductress helped the elderly passenger find a seat.

Translations of "conductor" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
derDirigentnm.

The conductor emphasized that each musician must align with the correct tune.

Der Dirigent betonte, dass jeder Musiker die richtige Tonhöhe treffen müsse.

derLeiternm.

An electric current can generate a magnetic field around a conductor.

Ein elektrischer Strom kann ein Magnetfeld um einen Leiter erzeugen.

derSchaffnernm.

His career began at the railroad, where he worked as a conductor.

Seine Karriere begann bei der Eisenbahn, wo er als Schaffner arbeitete.

dieLeitungnf.

This so-called leakage oil has to be fed through a separate conductor.

Dieses so genannte Lecköl muss durch eine separate Leitung abgeführt werden.

Innenleitern.

This was quickly divided in the middle and exposed shield and center conductor.

Das wurde kurzerhand in der Mitte geteilt sowie Abschirmung und Innenleiter freigelegt.

derStromleiternm.

It switches from conductor to insulator, for example, or vice versa.

Es wird zum Beispiel vom Stromleiter zum Isolator oder umgekehrt.

derZugbegleiternm.

Using a time signal, the train conductor ensured everyone knew the departure hour.

Mithilfe eines Zeitsignals stellte der Zugbegleiter sicher, dass jeder die Abfahrtszeit kannte.

derZugführernm.

The train conductor had to pull up at the last moment to avoid hitting a deer.

Der Zugführer musste in letzter Sekunde stoppen, um nicht ein Reh zu überfahren.

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Other translations for conductor:

  • Kapellmeisternm.
  • Chorleiternm.
  • Leitungsabschnittn.
  • Fahrkartenkontrolleurnm.
  • Reiseleiternm.

conductor: Examples and translations in context

The conductor asked who was able to perform the piece at sight.

Der Dirigent fragte, wer das Stück vom Blatt spielen könne.

The orchestra finished playing, and the conductor took a bow gracefully.

Das Orchester beendete sein Spiel, und der Dirigent verbeugte sich anmutig.

The applause didn't die away until the conductor bowed several times.

Der Applaus verklingte nicht, bis der Dirigent sich mehrmals verbeugt hatte.

The conductor raised his baton with a flourish before the symphony began.

Der Dirigent hob den Taktstock mit Schwung, bevor die Symphonie begann.

The conductor emphasized the importance of meticulous rehearsal for the orchestra.

Der Dirigent betonte die Wichtigkeit sorgfältigen Übens für das Orchester.

The conductor delivered a tour de force performance of the complex symphony.

Der Dirigent bot eine Tour de Force der Interpretation dieser komplexen Symphonie.

The conductor directed the difficult symphony with consummate ease and absolute control.

Der Dirigent leitete die anspruchsvolle Symphonie mit größter Leichtigkeit und absoluter Kontrolle.

As the orchestra's conductor, he could finally spread his wings artistically.

Als Dirigent des Orchesters konnte er endlich künstlerisch seine Flügel ausbreiten.

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neutral conductorconductor rail
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