conducted; conducting; conducts
Definition of conduct
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a : 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
4a : to convey in a channel
b : to act as a medium for conveying or transmitting
Metals conduct electricity well.
2a : to act as leader or director
b : to have the quality of transmitting light, heat, sound, or electricity
conduct
nounDefinition of conduct (Entry 2 of 2)
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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The first known use of conduct was in the 15th century
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