- conduct⇄conduct, noun, verb.
- conduct⇄noun 1. way of acting; behavior.
Ex. to win a medal for good conduct. Their conduct was rude and inexcusable.
2. direction; management; execution.
Ex. Conduct of such a large office takes much planning.
3. leading; guidance. < - conduct⇄v.i. 1. to act as conductor, especially of an orchestra.
Ex. The maestro conducted with his usual brilliance.
2. to transmit heat, electricity, etc.
3. to lead; be the way; pass.
4. (Rare.) to behave. - conduct⇄v.t. 1. to act in a certain way; behave.
Ex. At home he is disorderly, but in company he conducts himself well.
2. to direct the course of; manage.
Ex. Mr. Jones conducts the affairs of a big business.
3. to direct (an orchestra