conduit

• Substantivo que designa um tubo, canal ou duto pelo qual algo é transportado ou transmitido, como água, fios elétricos ou informações; também pode se referir a uma pessoa ou coisa que serve de meio de transmissão.

A noun referring to a tube, pipe, or channel through which something, such as water, electrical wires, or information, is conveyed or transmitted.

1. Pipe or channelB2formal

   A tube or channel used to convey fluids, cables, or other materials.

   Tubo ou canal

   • The electrician ran the wires through a metal conduit.
   • Water flows through the conduit to the reservoir.
   • The conduit was installed underground to protect the cables.

   Sinônimoschannelductpipepipelineracewaytube

2. Means of transmissionC1formal

   A person or thing that acts as a medium for transmitting something (e.g., information, ideas, or influence).

   Meio de transmissão

   • The internet serves as a conduit for global communication.
   • He was a conduit for secret messages between the two groups.
   • Art can be a powerful conduit for social change.

   Sinônimosagentavenuecarrierchannelintermediarymediumpipelineroutetransmittervectorvehicle