Encarta 22 Jan 2011 02:35 AM
conduct [ kən dúkt ]
verb (3rd person present singular conducts, present participle conducting, past and past participle conducted)
Definition:
1. transitive verb do or run something: to carry out, manage, or control something Negotiations were conducted in great secrecy.
2. vr behave: to behave in a particular way [She conducted herself with great dignity].
3. transitive verb guide somebody along: to lead a person or group of people somewhere by going along with them
4. transitive and intransitive verb lead instrumental or vocal group: to lead a group of musicians or a musical performance by signaling the beat with a baton or hand gestures, giving cues, and offering suggestions for interpretation or expression
5. transitive and intransitive verb transmit energy: to transmit energy such as heat, light, sound, or electricity
noun
Definition:
1. behavior: the way a person behaves, especially in public [ex: language or conduct likely to offend]
2. how somebody manages something: the management or execution of matters such
as work or official affairs
criticized for his conduct of the campaign
[15th century. Directly or via Old French conduit< Latin conduct-, past participle of conducere (see conduce)]
conductibility [
kən dúktə bílləti ] noun
conductible [
kən dúktəb'l ] adjective
Word Key: Synonyms
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