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conductor

Pronunciation: [kənˈdʌk.tər]

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Learn how to use conductor in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “music”

(noun) a conductor is a person who leads a group of musicians, like an orchestra. They use their hands and a stick called a baton to show the musicians when to play and how loudly.

Example

The conductor raised his baton, and the orchestra began to play beautifully.

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Without a conductor, the musicians played in different rhythms and sounded confused.

Example

Who is the conductor leading the concert tonight?

Context: “science”

(noun) a conductor is a material that allows electricity or heat to pass through it easily. Metals like copper and aluminum are good conductors.

Example

Copper wire is a commonly used conductor in electrical circuits.

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Wood is not a good conductor; it doesn't let electricity flow through it well.

Example

What materials can we use as a conductor for this experiment?

Context: “transportation”

(noun) a conductor can also be a person who works on a train, helping passengers and making sure everything runs smoothly.

Example

The conductor checked everyone's tickets and helped the passengers find their seats.

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If there isn't a conductor on the train, it can be difficult for passengers to know what to do.

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Where is the conductor making the announcements on the train?

How to pronounce conductor

Pronunciation: [kənˈdʌk.tər]

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