Meaning & use
conductor
A person who directs a musical group, especially an orchestra or choir, through gestures.
See it in a sentence
The conductor raised her baton, and the orchestra fell silent in anticipation.
Audiences praised the conductor for bringing new energy to the familiar symphony.
A note on using this word
Conductor also names a material that transmits heat or electricity, and a train official who checks tickets.
Words with a similar meaning
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Another way to use it
2. noun
A material or object that allows heat or electricity to pass through it easily.
Copper is an excellent conductor, which is why it is used in electrical wiring.
3. noun
A railroad employee who oversees a train and checks passengers' tickets.
The conductor walked through the cars, punching tickets as the train sped along.
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