Conductor

Pronunciation: /kənˈdʌktər/

Definitions of conductor

noun A person who collects fares on public transportation or checks tickets.

Example Sentences

A1 The conductor on the train checked everyone's tickets.

A2 The conductor of the orchestra led the musicians with great skill.

B1 The conductor announced that there would be a delay due to signal failure.

B2 The conductor of the choir guided the singers through a challenging piece.

C1 The conductor of the symphony orchestra is renowned for his interpretation of classical music.

C2 The conductor's precise baton movements elicited a flawless performance from the orchestra.

Examples of conductor in a Sentence

formal The conductor of the orchestra led the musicians with precision and grace.

informal The conductor on the train announced the next stop over the loudspeaker.

slang I heard the conductor was a real stickler for punctuality.

figurative As the project manager, she acted as the conductor, coordinating all the different teams to work together harmoniously.

Grammatical Forms of conductor

• past tense: conducted
• plural: conductors
• comparative: more conductive
• superlative: most conductive
• present tense: conduct
• future tense: will conduct
• perfect tense: have conducted
• continuous tense: is conducting
• singular: conductor
• positive degree: conductive
• infinitive: to conduct
• gerund: conducting
• participle: conducting

Origin and Evolution of conductor

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'conductor' originated from the Latin word 'conductus', which means 'to lead or guide'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 15th century to refer to someone who leads or guides others, the term 'conductor' has evolved to also mean a person who collects fares on public transportation or someone who directs an orchestra.