conductor

/kənˈdʌktər/
noun
  1. A material that allows heat or electricity to pass through it easily.
    • Metal pots are good conductors of heat, so they heat up quickly.
    • Copper is an excellent conductor of electricity.
    • Rubber is a poor conductor, which is why it is used to cover electrical wires.
  2. A person who directs the performance of an orchestra or choir.
    • Our choir conductor taught us how to breathe properly while singing.
    • The conductor raised her baton, and the orchestra began to play.
    • A great conductor brings out the best in every musician.
  3. A person who collects fares and checks tickets on a train or bus.
    • Please show your ticket to the conductor when you board.
    • The train conductor announced that the next stop was Union Station.
    • My grandfather worked as a bus conductor for thirty years.
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