Conduct — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Conduct
Conduct (verb)
- to direct or take part in the operation or management of
- to direct the performance of
- to lead from a position of command
Conduct (noun)
- a mode or standard of personal behavior especially as based on moral principles
- the act, manner, or process of carrying on, management
- escort, guide
Conduct (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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to look after and make decisions about
"the company's president continues to conduct the everyday affairs of the software firm he founded many years ago"
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to cause to move to a central point or along a restricted pathway
"the gutter conducts water to the curb, thus protecting the house's basement"
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to manage the actions of (oneself) in a particular way
"conducted themselves at the party like perfect ladies and gentlemen"
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to point out the way for (someone) especially from a position in front
"a job conducting tourists through the historical museum"
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to cause (something) to pass from one to another
"a material that conducts heat quite efficiently"
Conduct (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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the act or activity of looking after and making decisions about something
"the President was happy to leave the conduct of foreign affairs to his secretary of state"
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the way or manner in which one conducts oneself
"a child who has often been scolded for poor conduct"
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Conduct
The most common words with a similar meaning to Conduct:
Antonyms & Opposite Words for Conduct
Words with the opposite meaning of Conduct:
Near Antonyms of Conduct
Word Forms of Conduct
Inflections: conducted, conducting, conducts
Derived words: conductibility (noun), conductible (adjective)
Origin & Etymology of Conduct
Middle English conducten "to guide, direct," borrowed from Latin conductus, past participle of condūcere "to bring together, join, hire, be of advantage, be conducive (to)" (Medieval Latin also "to lead, escort, provide a channel for [water]") conduce
First known use: 15th centuryt
Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Conduct
- CEFR level: B2 English Vocabulary — Page 5
- Academic Word List: 570 Academic Word List — Page 3
- Topics: Common Actions / Verbs
Words & Phrases Containing Conduct
Frequently Asked Questions about Conduct
What does "Conduct" mean?
"Conduct" means to direct or take part in the operation or management of. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to direct or take part in the operation or management of. It has 7 distinct senses.
What is another word for "Conduct"?
Other words for "Conduct" include administer, administrate, carry on, control, direct, govern, guide and handle. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Conduct" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Conduct"?
There are 194 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Conduct". Common alternatives include administer, administrate, carry on, control, direct, govern, guide, handle, keep and manage.
What is the opposite of "Conduct"?
Antonyms of "Conduct" include follow and trail. Near antonyms include act up, carry on, cut up and misbehave.
How do you use "Conduct" in a sentence?
Examples of "Conduct" in a sentence: "the company's president continues to conduct the everyday affairs of the software firm he founded many years ago"; "the gutter conducts water to the curb, thus protecting the house's basement"; "conducted themselves at the party like perfect ladies and gentlemen".
Is "Conduct" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Conduct" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.
Is "Conduct" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?
As a B2-level word, "Conduct" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+. It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts.
How do you pronounce "Conduct"?
"Conduct" is pronounced /kən-ˈdəkt/ as a verb and /ˈkän-(ˌ)dəkt/ as a noun and divided into syllables as con·duct.