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noun
- 1. the manner in which a person behaves, especially on a particular occasion or in a particular context: "all three brothers were known for their disorderly conduct"
- 2. the action or manner of managing an activity or organization: "his conduct of the campaign"
verb
- 1. organize and carry out: "in the second trial he conducted his own defense"
- 2. lead or guide (someone) to or around a particular place: "he conducted us through his personal gallery of the Civil War"
1. /ˈkɑndʌkt/ the way a person behaves toward other people. 2. /kənˈdʌkt/ behave in a certain manner. IPA guide. Other forms: conducted; conducting; conducts. The noun conduct refers to behavior, like how students are rewarded for good conduct. The verb conduct means carry something through, as in "to conduct a survey."
Check pronunciation: conduct. Definition of conduct verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
to organize or do something: They're conducting a survey. conduct verb (MUSIC) B2. to stand in front of a group of musicians and control their performance. conduct verb (HEAT) If a substance conducts electricity or heat, it allows electricity or heat to go through it. conduct yourself. to behave in a particular way:
2 days ago · 1. verb. When you conduct an activity or task, you organize it and carry it out. I decided to conduct an experiment. [VERB noun] He said they were conducting a campaign against democrats across the country. [VERB noun] The council conducted a survey of the uses to which farm buildings are put. [VERB noun]
[uncountable] (formal) a person’s behaviour in a particular place or in a particular situation. The sport has a strict code of conduct. improving standards of training and professional conduct. Any allegation of criminal conduct has to be taken seriously. a complaint about the conduct of a police officer.
4 days ago · 1. transitive verb. When you conduct an activity or task, you organize it and do it. I decided to conduct an experiment. Synonyms: carry out, run, control, manage More Synonyms of conduct. 2. transitive verb. If you conduct yourself in a particular way, you behave in that way. The way he conducts himself reflects on the family.
1. To act as a director or conductor. 2. To show the way; lead. n. (kŏn′dŭkt′) 1. The way a person acts, especially from the standpoint of morality and ethics. 2. The act of directing or controlling; management. 3. Obsolete A guide; an escort. [Middle English conducten, from Latin condūcere, conduct-, to lead together; see conduce .]
