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   conduct

   noun

   • 1. the manner in which a person behaves, especially in a particular place or situation: "they were arrested for disorderly conduct" Similar behaviourway of behavingperformancecomportmentdemeanourbearingdeportmentactionsactsactivitiesdeedsdoingshandiworkexploitswayshabitspracticesmanners
   • 2. the manner in which an organization or activity is managed or directed: "the conduct of the elections" Similar managementmanagingrunningdirectioncontrolcontrollingoverseeingsupervisionregulationleadershipmastermindingadministrationorganizationcoordinationorchestrationhandlingguidancecarrying outcarrying onformal:prosecution
   • ▪ the action of leading; guidance: archaic "travelling through the world under the conduct of chance"

   verb

   • 1. organize and carry out: "in the second trial he conducted his own defence" Similar managedirectrunbe in control ofcontroloverseesupervisebe in charge ofpreside overregulatemastermindadministerorganizecoordinateorchestratehandleguidegovernleadcarry outcarry on
   • 2. lead or guide (someone) to or around a particular place: "he conducted us through his personal gallery of the Civil War" Similar escortguideleadusherpilotaccompanyshowshow someone the wayshepherdherddriveconvoyseebringtakehelpassist
   • 3. transmit (a form of energy such as heat or electricity) by conduction: "heat is conducted to the surface" Similar transmitconveycarrytransferpass onhand oncommunicateimpartchannelbearrelaydispatchmediatedisseminatespreadcirculatediffuseradiate
   • 4. direct the performance of (a piece of music or an orchestra, choir, etc.): "the concert is to be conducted by Sir Simon Rattle"
   • 5. behave in a specified way: "he conducted himself with the utmost propriety"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French, from Latin conduct- ‘brought together’, from the verb conducere. The term originally denoted a provision for safe passage, surviving in safe conduct; later the verb sense ‘lead, guide’ arose, hence ‘manage’ and ‘management’ (late Middle English), later ‘management of oneself, behaviour’ (mid 16th century). The original form of the word was conduit, which was preserved only in the sense ‘channel’ (see conduit); in other uses the spelling was influenced by Latin.

   Derivatives

   • 1. conductibility noun
   • 2. conductible adjective

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › conductConduct Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of CONDUCT is to direct or take part in the operation or management of. How to use conduct in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Conduct.

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   CONDUCT definition: 1. to organize and perform a particular activity: 2. to behave in a particular way, especially in…. Learn more.

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   Conduct definition: personal behavior; way of acting; bearing or deportment.. See examples of CONDUCT used in a sentence.

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   The verb conduct means carry something through, as in "to conduct a survey." And if you lead an orchestra, you conduct it. Your con duct (accent on the first syllable), or your own behavior, is the way you con duct (accent on the second syllable), or lead, yourself.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › conductConduct - definition of conduct by The Free Dictionary

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   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 .] con·duct′i·bil′i·ty n. con·duct′i·ble adj.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishconduct verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of conduct verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCONDUCT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Someone's conduct is the way they behave in particular situations. For Europeans, the law is a statement of basic principles of civilised conduct. He has trouble understanding that other people judge him by his conduct.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishCONDUCT | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   CONDUCT definition: 1. the way someone behaves: 2. the way someone organizes or does something: 3. to organize or do…. Learn more.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishconduct noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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    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.

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    All you need to know about "CONDUCT" in one place: definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.