conductor meaning

conductor means 'a person who collects fares on a bus or train'.

conductor :

a person who collects fares on public transportation

noun

▪ The conductor collected money from the passengers.

▪ The fare collector took money from the passengers.

▪ The conductor checked the tickets at each stop.

▪ The fare collector inspected tickets at each stop.

paraphrasing

▪ fare collector – person who collects fares

▪ ticket inspector – person who checks tickets

▪ bus conductor – person on a bus who collects fares

▪ railway conductor – person on a train managing passengers

conductor

Pronunciation

conductor [kənˈdʌk.tər]

The stress is on the second syllable 'duc', sounds like 'kuhn-DUK-tur'.

Common phrases and grammar about conductor

conductor - Common meaning

noun
a person who collects fares on public transportation

Part of Speech Changes for "conductor"

▪ conduct (verb) – to lead or manage

▪ conductive (adjective) – allowing transmission (of heat or electricity)

▪ conduction (noun) – the act of conducting

▪ conductance (noun) – the ability to conduct

Common Expressions with "conductor"

▪ conductor on a train – person who manages trains and collects fares

▪ conductor’s duties – tasks performed by the conductor

▪ chief conductor – lead conductor in a group

▪ conductor’s uniform – uniform worn by conductors

Important examples of conductor in TOEIC

Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test

In TOEIC vocabulary questions, conductor often refers to the person who manages and collects fares on public transportation.

▪The conductor assisted passengers with their tickets.
▪The conductor helped passengers board the train.

Example of a confusing word: contractor (a person or company that undertakes a contract to provide materials or labor)

▪The contractor assisted passengers with their tickets.
▪The contractor helped passengers board the train.
"Conductor" is a noun that refers to a person responsible for managing and collecting fares on public transport, like trains or buses. In the sentences provided, "conductor" is used correctly to describe someone assisting passengers. "Contractor," however, refers to a person or company hired to perform work, usually in construction or services, and does not fit the context of public transportation. Using "contractor" here is grammatically incorrect and changes the meaning entirely. Therefore, "conductor" is the correct choice.

Grammar examples from the TOEIC test

Conductor is used as a noun and may be tested in TOEIC questions about public transportation roles.

▪The conductor will be on board to help you.
▪The conductor ensures everyone has a ticket.

conductor

Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC

bus conductor

'person who manages the bus and collects fares' used when discussing bus operations.

▪The bus conductor collects the fare as passengers board.
▪The bus conductor ensures all passengers pay their fares.

breathe one's last

means 'to take the last breath' used as a way to say expire in a poetic sense.

▪He breathed his last after a long illness.
▪He took his last breath after a long illness.

Differences between similar words and conductor

conductor

,

driver

differences

conductor is a person who collects fares, while driver operates the vehicle.

conductor
▪The conductor collected fares from passengers.
▪The driver drove the passengers to their destination.
driver
▪The driver operates the bus.
▪The conductor collects fares on the bus.

conductor

,

driver

differences

conductor collects fares, driver manages the vehicle's operation.

conductor
▪The conductor collected money on board.
▪The conductor drove the bus to the station.
driver
▪The driver drove the bus to the station.
▪The conductor drove the bus to the station.

Words with the same origin as conductor

The origin of conductor

The word 'conductor' comes from the Latin 'conducere', meaning 'to lead or bring together'.

Word structure

The word is composed of 'con' (together) and 'duc' (lead), with the suffix 'or' indicating a person.

Words with the same origin

The root of 'conductor' is 'duc' (lead). Influential words with the same root include 'conduct', 'deduce', 'induce', 'introduce'.

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