conduct

con-duct · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    To organize and carry out.

  2. 2.

    The manner in which a person behaves.

  3. 3.

    To lead or guide.

  4. 4.

    The way an activity is managed or directed.

  5. 5.

    To direct a musical performance.

  6. 6.

    To transmit heat, electricity, or sound.

  7. 7.

    To behave in a particular way (reflexive).

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    conduct oneself — to behave
  • •
    code of conduct — rules of behavior
  • •
    conduct a survey — to carry out research
  • •
    safe conduct — protection for passage

Related words

Antonyms: misconduct
See also: behavior, conducted, conductor
Synonyms: behavior, behaviour, direction, management

Etymology

From Latin "conductus" meaning led together, past participle of "conducere" (to lead together), from "con-" (together) and "ducere" (to lead).