Conductor Bus Person Noun Kənˈdʌktə(R Kənˈdʌktər Principal San

• the principal conductor of the san francisco symphony
• a bus conductor
• wood is a poor conductor.

conductor

1. a person who stands in front of an orchestra, a group of singers etc., and directs their performance, especially somebody who does this as a profession
• the principal conductor of the San Francisco Symphony
2. a person who is in charge of a train and travels with it, but does not drive it
3. a person whose job is to collect money from passengers on a bus or train or check their tickets
• a bus conductor
4. a substance that allows electricity or heat to pass along it or through it
• Wood is a poor conductor.

Word Origin

• late Middle English (denoting a military leader): via Old French from Latin conductor, from conducere ‘bring together’.