Conductor

/kənˈdʌktər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who directs the performance of an orchestra or choir.

The conductor raised his baton to signal the beginning of the symphony.

A substance that allows the flow of electrical current.

Copper is a widely used conductor in electrical wiring.

A person in charge of a train, responsible for its operation and safety.

The conductor walked through the train, checking tickets and ensuring everyone was safe.

A person who collects fares on a bus or tram.

The bus conductor asked for my ticket before I took a seat.

From Latin conductor, from conducere ‘to lead together’

band conductor

A conductor who directs a band.

train conductor

A person who is in charge of a train and its passengers.

orchestra conductor

A conductor who leads an orchestra in a performance.

electric conductor

A material that conducts electricity.

direct

To control the direction or course of.

manage

To be in charge of; to direct or organize.

lead

To guide or to show the way.

Someone who takes charge in a situation.

He acted like the conductor of the group, making decisions on the spot.

A slang term for a bus driver.

I need to ask the conductor when the next stop is.