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Meaning of the word conduit in English

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conduit

US /ˈkɑːn.duː.ɪt/
UK /ˈkɑːn.duː.ɪt/
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Noun

1.

a channel for conveying water or other fluid

Example:
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The old pipes served as a conduit for wastewater.
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A natural conduit carried the spring water to the village.
Synonym:
channelductpipetubepassage
2.

a person or organization that acts as a channel for the transmission of something

Example:
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The organization served as a conduit for information between the two countries.
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He became a conduit for the public's grievances to the government.
Synonym:
channelmediumvehiclemeansagency
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