Synonyms for
Conductor
Definition
A conductor is a person who is in charge of a train, bus, or other mode of transportation. It can also refer to a material or device that allows electricity or heat to pass through it.
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Common collocations
- bus conductor
- train conductor
- orchestra conductor
- electric conductor
- heat conductor
- lead conductor
- assistant conductor
- guest conductor
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Usage note
The word 'conductor' can refer to a person leading an orchestra or public transport, or to a material that allows heat or electricity to pass through it. Context is key to understanding the intended meaning.
Example sentences
- The conductor blew his whistle and the train started moving.
- The music conductor led the orchestra in a beautiful performance.
- The electrical conductor allowed the current to flow through the circuit.
- The heat conductor transferred the heat from the stove to the pot.
Quotes
Music is the art which is most nigh to tears and memories. The conductor is the artist who brings them to the fore.
The conductor must breathe life into the score. It is you and you alone who must expose it to the understanding, reveal the hidden jewel to the sun at the most flattering angles.
An orchestra full of stars can be a disaster. It's the conductor who has to have the overview. Someone who understands the music and understands the people.