Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
conduit
noun
/ˈkɒn.dju.ɪt/
Definition
A conduit is a channel or tube used to convey fluids, electrical wires, or information.
Examples
- The water flows through a conduit that runs beneath the street.
- He served as a conduit for information between the two departments.
- In construction, they used conduits to protect electrical wiring.
Meaning
In a broader sense, a conduit can refer to any means of transmitting something, like ideas or communication.
Synonyms
- channel
- pipe
- tube
- medium