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conduit

[/ˈkɒndjuɪt/ or /ˈkɑːnduɪt/]
nounmasculinepl: conduits
conduto
1. A channel, pipe, or tube through which something is conveyed or transmitted
The water flows through the underground conduit.
A água flui através do conduto subterrâneo.
2. A person or organization that serves as a means of transmitting or distributing something
The charity serves as a conduit for donations to those in need.
A caridade funciona como um conduto para doações aos necessitados.
3. A hollow, protected tube or casing for electrical wires or cables
Electrical wires are protected inside a metal conduit.
Os fios elétricos são protegidos dentro de um conduto metálico.
4. A means of access or communication between two points
Email has become a conduit for business communication.
O e-mail tornou-se um conduto para comunicação empresarial.
Synonyms
channelpipetubeductvesselmedium
Antonyms
barrierobstacleblockade

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
conduto
Standard term used across Brazil
São Paulo
canalização
Sometimes used for electrical conduits
Portugal
condutor
Formal/technical term; also means 'conductor' in other contexts
General Brazilian
tubo
Informal alternative for physical pipes

Related Idioms & Phrases

conduit for change
a conduit between
serve as a conduit
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