conductive path

noun
UK /kənˈdʌktɪv pɑːθ/
US /kənˈdʌktɪv pæθ/

A conductive path is a way that lets electricity travel through it easily.

The wire makes a conductive path for the electricity to reach the light bulb.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A route through which heat moves easily from one place to another.

The metal rod acted as a conductive path for the heat from the stove.

3. A channel that carries signals or energy in a device or system.

The engineers designed a conductive path to carry the sensor's signal.

4. A continuous connection that allows charge to flow between two points.

A broken conductive path stopped the toy car from moving.