noun
conduct
KON-duhkt
noun
1
The way a person behaves, especially in terms of morals or manners.
"His conduct during the crisis was praised by the whole team."
verb
1
To organize and carry out an activity such as research or a survey.
"The university conducted a study on sleep habits among students."
2
To direct a group of musicians performing together.
"She conducted the orchestra through the entire symphony without a score."
3
To allow heat, electricity, or sound to pass through.
"Copper conducts electricity very efficiently."
How to Use Conduct
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHow someone behaves, or the act of carrying out, leading, or transmitting something.
Common pairings
conduct research
conduct an orchestra
code of conduct
conduct electricity
Word Forms
conducted past tense, conducts plural, conducts singular
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Etymology
From Latin conductus ("escorted, brought together"), past participle of conducere ("to bring together, lead").