conduct

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   The way a person behaves.

   Good conduct will be rewarded and poor conduct will be punished.

2. 2
   verb

   To organize and carry out an activity.

   The scientists conducted a series of experiments.

3. 3
   verb

   To lead a group of musicians in a performance.

   She conducted the orchestra with great energy.

4. 4
   verb

   To allow electricity or heat to pass through a material.

   Copper wire conducts electricity very well.

5. 5
   verb

   To guide or lead someone to a place.

   A guide conducted us through the old castle.

Common collocations

• conduct a search Verb + noun
• conduct a study Verb + noun
• conduct a trial Verb + noun

From Late Latin conductus (“defense, escort”), from Latin conductus, perfect passive participle of condūcō (“bring together”); see also conduce. Doublet of conduit.

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