Verdi's composition transmits power (6)
I believe the answer is:
drives
'transmits power' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this defines the answer.
'verdi's composition' is the wordplay.
'composition' indicates anagramming the letters.
'verdis' anagrammed gives 'DRIVES'.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for drives that I've seen before include "Needs must when the devil ..., it's said" , "Motors" , "'Impels, guides (6)'" , "Applies force to propel something" , "Controls movement of a vehicle" .)