Definition of Conduct
Conduct
con·duct
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
a person's behavior or the standards dictating this, especially in a particular context or situation;
e.g. They all admired his conduct at the event, since he was polite and welcoming to everyone.
(noun)
the action or process of managing an organization or activity, or the manner in which this is done;
e.g. Her conduct of the fundraiser was responsible for its high attendance and success.
(verb)
to direct the operations of something, to manage the way in which something is carried out, for example to direct a musical group or a music performance;
e.g. He wants to conduct a workshop to train more people in this technique. She started to conduct the orchestra in its performance.
(verb)
to guide or lead someone around/through a particular place;
e.g. I offered to conduct them to the office where they needed to be.
(verb)
to behave or act in a particular manner, often controlling this in some way;
e.g. We hoped the children would conduct themselves well at the theatre.
(verb)
(physics) to serve as a medium through which energy such as electricity or heat is transmitted;
e.g. This pan can conduct heat well so it heats up quickly.
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