26984 words

conductor

7 definitions • 4 examples
1
someone who directs the performance of musicians or a piece of music:

Examples:

The conductor raised his baton.
a guest conductor
2
a railway official who travels on and is responsible for a train
3
someone whose job is to sell tickets on a bus, train, or other public vehicle
4
a substance that allows heat or electricity to go through it:

Examples:

Metal is a good conductor of heat.
5
a person who is in charge on a train or other public vehicle and also sells or checks tickets
6
a person who directs the performance of musicians or a piece of music, esp. by an orchestra:

Examples:

He’s the conductor of the Toronto Symphony.
7
a substance that conducts electricity or heat

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