conduct

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   to lead, as in the performance of a composition

   conduct an orchestra

2. 2
   verb

   to lead musicians in the performance of

   Bernstein conducted Mahler like no other conductor

3. 3
   verb

   to take somebody somewhere

   I conducted them to the exterior of the building.

4. 4
   verb

   to transmit or serve as the medium for transmission

   The wire will conduct the electricity from the battery.

5. 5
   noun

   The act or method of controlling or directing.

   There are other restrictions imposed upon the conduct of war, not by the law of nature primarily, but by the laws of war first, and by the law of nature as seconding and ratifying the laws of war.

6. 6
   noun

   Skillful guidance or management.

   If thou wilt ſtay with me renowmed man, / And lead thy thouſand horſe with my conduct, / Beſides thy ſhare of this Egyptian prize, / Thoſe thouſand horſe shall ſweat with martiall ſpoyle / Of conquered kingdomes, and of Cities ſackt, […]

7. 7
   noun

   Behaviour; the manner of behaving.

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

8. 8
   noun

   Plot.

   The book of Job, indeed, in conduct and diction, bears a considerable resemblance to some of his dramas.

Etymology

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