Conduct
noun
The way a person behaves, especially in public.
Her conduct at the party was inappropriate.
Often appears as...
- conduct of business
- professional conduct
verb
To manage or control something, like an activity or business.
They conduct a monthly meeting to discuss progress.
Often appears as...
- conduct research
- conduct an investigation
verb
To guide or lead someone somewhere.
The guide conducted us through the museum.
Often appears as...
- conduct an orchestra
- conduct visitors
verb
To allow heat, electricity, sound, etc. to go through.
Metals conduct electricity well.
Often appears as...
- conduct heat
- conduct electricity
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Technical
noun
The act of leading an orchestra or choir.
His conduct of the symphony was masterful.
Often appears as...
- conduct of orchestra
- conduct of choir
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Musical
noun
The way a person behaves, especially in public.
Her conduct at the party was inappropriate.
Often appears as...
- conduct of business
- professional conduct
verb
To manage or control something, like an activity or business.
They conduct a monthly meeting to discuss progress.
Often appears as...
- conduct research
- conduct an investigation
verb
To guide or lead someone somewhere.
The guide conducted us through the museum.
Often appears as...
- conduct an orchestra
- conduct visitors
verb
To allow heat, electricity, sound, etc. to go through.
Metals conduct electricity well.
Often appears as...
- conduct heat
- conduct electricity
Usage tips
Technical
noun
The act of leading an orchestra or choir.
His conduct of the symphony was masterful.
Often appears as...
- conduct of orchestra
- conduct of choir
Usage tips
Musical
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Pro Tip 1/3Public Perception
Refers to behavior viewed by others; can affect reputation.
His polite conduct at the dinner impressed the guests.
Pro Tip 2/3Ethical Standards
Often tied to moral or professional expectations; breaking these can lead to consequences.
Her exemplary conduct won her the Employee of the Month award.
Pro Tip 3/3Social Situations
Varies with context; different settings require different behavior.
Despite the tense meeting, she maintained calm conduct.
Pro Tip 1/3Public Perception
Refers to behavior viewed by others; can affect reputation.
His polite conduct at the dinner impressed the guests.
Pro Tip 2/3Ethical Standards
Often tied to moral or professional expectations; breaking these can lead to consequences.
Her exemplary conduct won her the Employee of the Month award.
Pro Tip 3/3Social Situations
Varies with context; different settings require different behavior.
Despite the tense meeting, she maintained calm conduct.
Pro Tip 1/3Public Perception
Refers to behavior viewed by others; can affect reputation.
His polite conduct at the dinner impressed the guests.
Pro Tip 2/3Ethical Standards
Often tied to moral or professional expectations; breaking these can lead to consequences.
Her exemplary conduct won her the Employee of the Month award.
Pro Tip 3/3Social Situations
Varies with context; different settings require different behavior.
Despite the tense meeting, she maintained calm conduct.
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For most of human civilization, the pace of innovation has been so slow that a generation might pass before a discovery would influence your life, culture or the conduct of nations.
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Ennio Morricone
Italian Composer
I really like conducting my music in concerts because I'm convinced it's not just for films; it has its own life. It can live far away from the images of the movie.
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Rufus Sewell
English Actor
I don't have any shame about the way I conducted my professional life.
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Matthew Arnold
English Poet
Conduct is three-fourths of our life and its largest concern.
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Henry Grunwald
Austrian Editor
One must measure and conduct one's life on its own terms.
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John Malkovich
American Actor
I prefer to conduct my life based on how I treat people.
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Barry Diller
American Businessman
I've not conducted my life in the service of smallness.
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Tiberius
Roman Statesman
Let them hate me, provided they respect my conduct.
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Prosenjit Chatterjee
Indian Actor
It is an honour to conduct a masterclass at IFFI.
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Jane Austen
British Writer
Respect for right conduct is felt by every body.
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Neil deGrasse Tyson
American Scientist
For most of human civilization, the pace of innovation has been so slow that a generation might pass before a discovery would influence your life, culture or the conduct of nations.
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Ennio Morricone
Italian Composer
I really like conducting my music in concerts because I'm convinced it's not just for films; it has its own life. It can live far away from the images of the movie.
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Rufus Sewell
English Actor
I don't have any shame about the way I conducted my professional life.
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Matthew Arnold
English Poet
Conduct is three-fourths of our life and its largest concern.
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Henry Grunwald
Austrian Editor
One must measure and conduct one's life on its own terms.
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John Malkovich
American Actor
I prefer to conduct my life based on how I treat people.
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Barry Diller
American Businessman
I've not conducted my life in the service of smallness.
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Tiberius
Roman Statesman
Let them hate me, provided they respect my conduct.
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Prosenjit Chatterjee
Indian Actor
It is an honour to conduct a masterclass at IFFI.
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Jane Austen
British Writer
Respect for right conduct is felt by every body.
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