B2 noun Neutral

conductor

/kənˈdʌktər/

A conductor is a person who directs the performance of an orchestra or choir, or an official in charge of a train or bus who collects fares. In a scientific context, it refers to a material that allows electricity, heat, or sound to pass through it easily.

Beispiele

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1

The conductor checked my ticket as the train pulled out of the station.

The person in charge of the train verified my ticket after departure.

2

The world-renowned conductor raised his baton, and the symphony began with a powerful chord.

The famous orchestra leader started the musical performance using his stick.

3

I asked the bus conductor if this route goes all the way to the airport.

I asked the worker on the bus about the travel destination.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
conductor
Verb
conduct
Adverb
conductively
Adjektiv
conductive
Verwandt
conductivity
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Merkhilfe

Think of a 'CON-duct-or' as someone who 'CON-nects' things—connecting the musicians to the music, or connecting electricity from one point to another.

Schnelles Quiz

The ______ raised his baton to signal the start of the violin solo.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: conductor

Beispiele

1

The conductor checked my ticket as the train pulled out of the station.

everyday

The person in charge of the train verified my ticket after departure.

2

The world-renowned conductor raised his baton, and the symphony began with a powerful chord.

formal

The famous orchestra leader started the musical performance using his stick.

3

I asked the bus conductor if this route goes all the way to the airport.

informal

I asked the worker on the bus about the travel destination.

4

Copper is widely used in electrical wiring because it is an excellent conductor.

academic

Copper is a material that allows electricity to flow through it very well.

5

She acted as the conductor of the project, ensuring every department worked in perfect harmony.

business

She managed the business project like an orchestra leader to ensure cooperation.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
conductor
Verb
conduct
Adverb
conductively
Adjektiv
conductive
Verwandt
conductivity

Häufige Kollokationen

orchestral conductor a person who leads a large musical ensemble
lightning conductor a metal rod that protects buildings from lightning strikes
good conductor of heat a material that transfers thermal energy efficiently
train conductor the official responsible for the safety and tickets on a rail service
guest conductor a visiting musical director who leads a specific performance

Häufige Phrasen

bus conductor

a person who collects fares on a public bus

semi-conductor

a substance used in electronics with specific electrical properties

heat conductor

a substance through which thermal energy flows

Wird oft verwechselt mit

conductor vs driver

A conductor manages the passengers and fares on a train or bus, while a driver operates the vehicle's engine and steering.

conductor vs director

While both lead, a director is a general term for leadership in film or business, whereas a conductor specifically leads a musical performance or physical energy.

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Nutzungshinweise

Use 'conductor' when referring to music, public transport personnel, or physics. In the US, 'conductor' is standard for train officials, while in the UK, 'guard' is sometimes used for similar roles.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often use 'conductor' to mean the person driving a car; however, a conductor is never the person steering a small private vehicle.

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Merkhilfe

Think of a 'CON-duct-or' as someone who 'CON-nects' things—connecting the musicians to the music, or connecting electricity from one point to another.

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Wortherkunft

Derived from the Latin 'conductus', which means to lead or bring together (con- 'together' + ducere 'to lead').

Grammatikmuster

Countable noun (plural: conductors) Often followed by the preposition 'of' (e.g., conductor of an orchestra)
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Kultureller Kontext

The image of a conductor standing on a podium with a baton is a central cultural symbol of classical music and authority.

Schnelles Quiz

The ______ raised his baton to signal the start of the violin solo.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: conductor

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