conduit

noun
UK: /ˈkɒndjuːɪt/
US: /ˈkɑːnduːɪt/

  1. A pipe or channel for conveying water or other fluid.

    1. The water flowed through the conduit.
    2. The old Roman city had a complex conduit system for fresh water.

  2. A tube or duct for protecting electric wires or cables.

    1. The electrician installed a conduit for the wires.
    2. All electrical cables must be placed inside a metal conduit for safety reasons.

  3. A person or organization that acts as a channel for communication or influence.

    1. She served as a conduit between the company and its customers.
    2. The charity acts as a conduit for aid to reach those in need, using all available resources.

Synonyms

channel medium passage duct avenue pipe tube
conduit transitive-verb

  1. To channel or transmit something through a particular medium or pathway.

    1. The pipes conduit water to the village.
    2. The organization conduits resources to support local schools effectively.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "conduit" in English means: A pipe or channel for conveying water or other fluid., A tube or duct for protecting electric wires or cables., A person or organization that acts as a channel for communication or influence..

The phonetic transcription of "conduit" is /ˈkɒndjuːɪt/ in British English and /ˈkɑːnduːɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "conduit": channel, medium, passage, duct, avenue, pipe, tube.

Example usage of "conduit": "The water flowed through the conduit.". More examples on the page.