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conduits

[ˈkɑːnduːɪts]
nounpl: conduits
condutas
1. Tubes, pipes, or channels through which something is conveyed
The electrical conduits run through the walls of the building.
As condutas elétricas passam pelas paredes do edifício.
2. A person or organization that acts as a channel or intermediary for something
The bank serves as a conduit for foreign investment.
O banco funciona como uma conduta para investimento estrangeiro.
3. A means of transmitting or distributing something
Social media has become a major conduit for information.
As mídias sociais tornaram-se uma conduta principal para informação.
Synonyms
channelspipestubesintermediariesconduitspathways
Antonyms
obstaclesbarriersblockages

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
condutas
Most common usage in Brazil
Brazil
tubulações
Used for physical pipes and tubes in construction
Portugal
condutos
More formal or technical usage in Portugal
Portugal
canais
Alternative term for channels or conduits

Related Idioms & Phrases

conduit for change - a means through which change occurs
serve as a conduit - to act as an intermediary or channel
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