Conduit: meaning, definitions and examples

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conduit

 

[ ˈkɒn.du.ɪt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

electricity

A conduit is a tube or pipe used to protect and route electrical wiring.

Synonyms

channel, duct, pipeline

Examples of usage

  • The electrician ran the wires through the conduit to ensure safety.
  • The conduit was installed along the wall to conceal the electrical cables.
Context #2 | Noun

general

A conduit can also refer to a person or organization that acts as a channel for the transmission of something.

Synonyms

agent, channel, medium

Examples of usage

  • She acted as a conduit between the two groups, facilitating communication.
  • The organization served as a conduit for donations to reach those in need.

Translations

Translations of the word "conduit" in other languages:

🇵🇹 conduto

🇮🇳 नाली

🇩🇪 Rohr

🇮🇩 pipa

🇺🇦 кондуіт

🇵🇱 kanał

🇯🇵 導管

🇫🇷 conduit

🇪🇸 conducto

🇹🇷 kanal

🇰🇷 

🇸🇦 قناة

🇨🇿 kanál

🇸🇰 kanál

🇨🇳 导管

🇸🇮 kanal

🇮🇸 rör

🇰🇿 арналар

🇬🇪 გადასასვლელი

🇦🇿 kanal

🇲🇽 conducto

Word origin

The word 'conduit' originated from the Old French word 'conduit', which meant 'a pipe, tube, or channel'. It has been used in English since the late 14th century to refer to a channel for conveying water or other fluids. Over time, the meaning expanded to include the electrical context and the metaphorical use of a conduit as a channel for information or influence.

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