noun

1. Rare the act of leading; guidance
2. the process or way of managing or directing; management; handling
3. the way that one acts; behavior; deportment
4. Obsolete an escort; convoy

Etymology: < L conductus, pp. of conducere: see conduce

transitive verb

1. to show the way to; lead; guide; escort
2. to manage, control, or direct
3. to be the leader of; direct (an orchestra, choir, etc.)
4. to behave (oneself)
5. to be able to transmit or carry; convey iron conducts electricity

intransitive verb

1. to be or mark the way; lead
2. to act as a conductor