Meaning & Definition of Conduct in English
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Conduct
/kɑndəkt/
noun
1. Manner of acting or controlling yourself
synonym:
- behavior,
- behaviour,
- conduct,
- doings
2. (behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
synonym:
- demeanor,
- demeanour,
- behavior,
- behaviour,
- conduct,
- deportment
verb
1. Direct the course of
- Manage or control
- "You cannot conduct business like this"
synonym:
- conduct,
- carry on,
- deal
2. Lead, as in the performance of a composition
- "Conduct an orchestra
- Barenboim conducted the chicago symphony for years"
synonym:
- conduct,
- lead,
- direct
3. Behave in a certain manner
- "She carried herself well"
- "He bore himself with dignity"
- "They conducted themselves well during these difficult times"
synonym:
- behave,
- acquit,
- bear,
- deport,
- conduct,
- comport,
- carry
4. Take somebody somewhere
- "We lead him to our chief"
- "Can you take me to the main entrance?"
- "He conducted us to the palace"
synonym:
- lead,
- take,
- direct,
- conduct,
- guide
5. Transmit or serve as the medium for transmission
- "Sound carries well over water"
- "The airwaves carry the sound"
- "Many metals conduct heat"
synonym:
- impart,
- conduct,
- transmit,
- convey,
- carry,
- channel
6. Lead musicians in the performance of
- "Bernstein conducted mahler like no other conductor"
- "She cannot conduct modern pieces"
synonym:
- conduct
Examples of using
Tom's conduct is a reflection on the way he was brought up.
Tom was discharged from the army for conduct unbecoming an officer.
Tom justified his conduct by saying he was very upset.