conduit

/kənˈdjuːɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A passage or channel for conveying a fluid, gas, or other substance.

“The water flowed through the conduit to the main reservoir.”

2. noun

A person or thing through which something is communicated or transmitted.

“The politician served as a conduit for the community’s concerns.”

3. noun

A pipe or channel for conveying electricity.

“The conduit was damaged, causing the power outage in the building.”

4. noun

A means or channel for conveying information or ideas.

“The news outlet served as a conduit for the latest developments in the story.”

5. verb

To serve as a means of conveying or transmitting something.

“The ambassador will conduit the message to the foreign minister.”

Synonyms

  • channel
  • passage
  • pipe

Antonyms

  • blockage
  • obstacle