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Meaning of conduct

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

conduct

Pronunciation:/ˈkɒndʌkt//kənˈdʌkt//ˈkɑndʌkt/

noun

Definitions

  1. The act or method of controlling or directing

  2. Skillful guidance or management; leadership

  3. Behaviour; the manner of behaving

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

  4. (of a literary work) plot; storyline

verb

Definitions

  1. To lead, or guide; to escort.

  2. To lead; to direct; to be in charge of (people or tasks)

    Example: The commander conducted thousands of troops.

  3. (reflexively to conduct oneself) To behave.

    Example: He conducted himself well.

  4. To serve as a medium for conveying; to transmit (heat, light, electricity, etc.)