conduit

CEFRB2

/ˈkɒnd(j)ʊɪt/

noun

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A way for something to pass from one place to another.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A channel or pathway through which something is conducted, carried, etc.

Examples

  • He acted as a conduit between the two rival factions.

  • The pipe serves as a conduit for the electrical cables.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1

Also pronounced

  • /ˈkɒndʒʊɪt/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. A pipe or channel for conveying water, etc.

  2. A duct or tube into which electrical cables may be pulled: electrical conduit.

  3. Any pattern, typically composed of still lifes or oscillators, used to transfer an active region to another location without being destroyed or permanently modified in the process.

More examples

In context

  • The plastic conduit protects the electrical wires behind the wall.

  • Last week the electricians were running conduit, and this week they'll be pulling cable.

  • The medium considered herself a conduit for messages from the spirit world.

Quick test

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Question 1 · Quick check

The plumber installed a metal blank to carry water beneath the building.

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Origin

noun

From Middle English conduyt, condit, from Old French conduit, from Latin conductus. Doublet of conduct.