conductor
Translation
conductor, ticket collector, conduit
Examples
The conductor raised his baton.
The conductor raised his baton.
The bus conductor checked our tickets.
The bus conductor checked our tickets.
Copper is a good conductor of electricity.
Copper is a good conductor of electricity.
Grammar Patterns
a conductor of ((an orchestra/a choir)) The conductor of the orchestra is famous.
a bus/train conductor The train conductor announced the next stop.
a conductor of ((heat/electricity)) Metal is a good conductor of heat.
Similar Words
Synonyms: director, maestro; Antonyms: insulator
Etymology
From Latin 'con-' (together) + 'ducere' (to lead). Literally 'one who leads together'.
Memory Tips
Think of someone who 'conducts' (leads) an orchestra, 'conducts' passengers on a bus, or a material that 'conducts' electricity.