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conduct

con·duct

UK/kənˈdʌkt/ US/ˈkɑndʌkt/ common
verb (6) noun (2)

verb

1.

direct the course of; manage or control

  • “You cannot conduct business like this”
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2.

lead, as in the performance of a composition

  • “conduct an orchestra; Bairenboim conducted the Chicago symphony for years”
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3.

behave in a certain manner

  • “She carried herself well”
  • “he bore himself with dignity”
  • “They conducted themselves well during these difficult times”
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4.

transmit or serve as the medium for transmission

  • “Sound carries well over water”
  • “The airwaves carry the sound”
  • “Many metals conduct heat”
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5.

take somebody somewhere

  • “We lead him to our chief”
  • “can you take me to the main entrance?”
  • “He conducted us to the palace”
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6.

lead musicians in the performance of

  • “Bernstein conducted Mahler like no other conductor”
  • “she cannot conduct modern pieces”

noun

1.
2.

(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people

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Origin

From Late Latin conductus (“defense, escort”), from Latin conductus, perfect passive participle of condūcō (“bring together”); see also conduce. Displaced native Old English þēaw. Doublet of conduit.

Phrases

  • certificate of conduct
  • certificate of good conduct
  • code of conduct
  • conduct code
  • conduct disorder
  • conduct money
  • disorderly conduct
  • letter of conduct

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