conductor
Translation
conductor, guard
Examples
The conductor raised his baton.
The conductor raised his baton.
Metal is a good conductor of electricity.
Metal is a good conductor of electricity.
The conductor collected the train tickets.
The guard collected the train tickets.
Grammar Patterns
a person who directs an orchestra The conductor led the orchestra.
a material that allows heat or electricity to pass through it Copper is a good conductor.
a person on a train who checks tickets The guard checked our tickets.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (orchestra) maestro, director; (physics) transmitter; (train) ticket collector, guard
Etymology
From Latin 'conductor' (one who leads). 'con-' (together) + 'ducere' (to lead) + '-or' (agent noun).
Memory Tips
A conductor 'conducts' or leads something: an orchestra, electricity, or passengers on a train.