conduct

//ˈkɒndʌkt/ (noun), /kənˈdʌkt/ (verb)/
B2Frequency Level 6Formal
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Noun

conductSingular
conductsPlural
1

The manner in which a person behaves, especially in a particular place or situation

The teacher praised the student's excellent conduct in class.

2

The action or manner of managing an activity or organization

The conduct of the investigation was criticized by the media.

Verb

conductInfinitive
conductPresent tense
conductedPast tense
conductedPast participle
conductingPresent participle
conductsThird-person singular
1

To organize and carry out a particular activity or process

The university will conduct a survey to gather student feedback.

2

To lead or guide someone to a particular place

The guide conducted us to our seats in the theater.

3

To direct the performance of musicians or a piece of music

She conducts the orchestra every Friday evening.

4

To transmit heat, electricity, or sound by direct contact

Copper conducts electricity very well.

5

To behave in a specified way

The students conducted themselves well during the ceremony.