conduit (EN)

noun

noun “conduit”

1. a structure that carries water or other fluids from one place to another
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   The plumber installed a new conduit under the sink to prevent any future leaks.
2. a protective enclosure for electrical wires
   To protect the wiring from damage, we ran it through a metal conduit along the wall.
3. a way through which information or feelings are passed
   The teacher served as a conduit for knowledge, passing on the wisdom of the ages to her students.
4. a financial structure used to fund long-term assets with short-term debt
   The financial institution set up a conduit to manage the assets of their high-profile clients more efficiently.