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conduct

/ˈkɒndʌkt/

noun

Meaning

  • The act or method of controlling or directing

  • Skillful guidance or management; leadership

  • Behaviour; the manner of behaving

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

  • (of a literary work) plot; storyline

  • Convoy; escort; person who accompanies another

  • Something which carries or conveys anything; a channel; an instrument.

Synonyms

control,
guidance,
management,
bearing,
behavior,
behaviour,
demeanor,
demeanour,
deportment,
action,
plot,
storyline

verb

Meaning

  • To lead, or guide; to escort.

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

    "The commander conducted thousands of troops."

  • (reflexively to conduct oneself) To behave.

    "He conducted himself well."

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

  • To direct, as the leader in the performance of a musical composition.

  • To act as a conductor (as of heat, electricity, etc.); to carry.

  • To carry out (something organized)

Synonyms

belead,
direct,
lead,
manage,
oversee,
run,
supervise,
accompany,
belead,
escort,
guide,
lead,
steer,
act,
behave,
carry on,
carry,
convey,
transmit