Conduct: meaning, definitions and examples

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conduct

 

[ หˆkษ’ndสŒkt ]

Verb / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Verb

in a formal setting

To direct or manage a group of people, a meeting, an orchestra, etc. To behave in a particular way, especially in a public or formal situation. To carry out a particular activity or process, especially in a particular way.

Synonyms

direct, guide, lead, manage

Examples of usage

  • He conducted the orchestra with great skill.
  • She conducted herself with grace and dignity.
  • The experiment was conducted in a controlled environment.
Context #2 | Noun

musical

The manner in which a person behaves, especially on a particular occasion or in a particular context. The direction or management of a group of people, a meeting, an orchestra, etc. The action or manner of controlling or managing something.

Synonyms

behavior, direction, management

Examples of usage

  • His conduct at the party was impeccable.
  • The conductor's conduct of the symphony was outstanding.
  • The company's conduct of the investigation was thorough.

Translations

Translations of the word "conduct" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น conduta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เคšเคฐเคฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Verhalten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ perilaku

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะฒะตะดั–ะฝะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zachowanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่กŒๅ‹•

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท conduite

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ conducta

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท davranฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ–‰๋™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณู„ูˆูƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ chovรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sprรกvanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่กŒไธบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vedenje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hegรฐun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผั–ะฝะตะท-า›าฑะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒชแƒ”แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ davranฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ conducta

Etymology

The word 'conduct' originated in the late 15th century from the Latin word 'conductus', meaning 'to lead or guide'. Over the centuries, it has evolved to encompass the idea of directing, managing, or behaving in a particular manner. The word has been used in various contexts, from music to business, reflecting its versatility and importance in communication and leadership.

See also: conducting, conductive, conductor, conductors, misconduct, nonconductor.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,036, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.