con·duct
kən-ˈdəkt
also
ˈkän-ˌdəkt
conducted; conducting; conducts
1
a
: to direct or take part in the operation or management of
conduct an experiment
conduct a business
conduct an investigation
b
: to direct the performance of
conduct an orchestra
conduct an opera
c
: to lead from a position of command
conduct a siege
conduct a class
2
: to cause (oneself) to act or behave in a particular and especially in a controlled manner
conducted herself in a professional manner
3
: to bring by or as if by leading : guide
conduct tourists through a museum
4
a
: to convey in a channel
b
: to act as a medium for conveying or transmitting
Metals conduct electricity well.
1
of a road or passage
: to show the way : lead
2
a
: to act as leader or director
b
: to have the quality of transmitting light, heat, sound, or electricity
con·duct
ˈkän-(ˌ)dəkt
1
: a mode or standard of personal behavior especially as based on moral principles
questionable conduct
2
: the act, manner, or process of carrying on : management
praised for his conduct of the campaign
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