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conduct Definition

con·duct (kän′dukt′, -dəkt; for v. kən dukt′)

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

conduct Related Forms

con·duct′·ible adjective con·duct′·ibil′·ity noun

conduct Synonyms

conduct

n.

  1. Behavior

    deportment, demeanor, manner; see behavior 1.

  2. Management

    guidance, regulation, government, care, charge, direction, treatment, carrying on, transaction, superintendence, oversight, posture, control, handling, wielding, rule, manipulation, strategy, policy, execution, tactics, supervision, regimen, plan, organization; see also administration 1.

conduct Synonyms

conduct

v.

  1. To guide

    escort, convoy, attend, show the way; see accompany 1, lead 1.

  2. To manage

    administer, handle, carry on, direct; see manage 1.

  3. To transmit

    convey, carry, pass on, transfer; see carry 1, 2, send 1, 2, 4. See syn. study at manage.

conduct Usage Examples

Object

  • survey: We may use an intermediary to conduct these surveys or contests.
  • interview: Did he employ any interpreters or conduct any interviews during the campaign?
  • investigation: NGC 1705 is an ideal laboratory to conduct investigations on star formation history.
  • experiment: Those who wished to pursue this theory were free to apply to funding agencies for resources to conduct such experiments.
  • research: The College had received funding to conduct research on optimum patterns of shift working.
  • poll: This is the same data-collecting method used for conducting opinion polls in the west - tho much lower samples are deemed acceptable.

Preposition: on

behalf: Source: Employe Research conducted on behalf of Norwich Union Healthcare, 2001.

Subject

marketfacts: Conducted by marketfacts additional sources of katrina relief efforts.

Adjective modifier

  • unbecoming: In unbecoming conduct down in a of all what.
  • unlawful: Justification There is no unlawful conduct where less favorable treatment or a failure to take reasonable steps is justified.
  • violent: Basically, it's serious foul play when you're challenging for the ball and violent conduct when the ball isn't there.
  • ethical: Ethical conduct is a particular concern among more vulnerable service users.
  • proper: This hex stresses proper conduct, watching your step.
  • orderly: The high turnout, attitude, passion, enthusiasm, patience, tolerance and orderly conduct of the Ghanaian voter are applauded.

Converse of object

govern: Q Why does the CIA need an exemption from rules that would govern the conduct of our military in interrogation practices?

Preposition: in

  • accordance: Reviews must be conducted in accordance with Code C of PACE.
  • conjunction: Regulation of social care should be conducted in close conjunction with the regulation of health care for the same clientele.

Preposition: of

proceeding: We do not, and will not, participate in the administration or conduct of any proceeding before an Administrative Panel.

Preposition: under

auspice: This will be the first occasion when the competition is conducted under the auspices of the Fédération Internationale des Sociétés Philosophiques ( FISP ).

Preposition: by

marketfacts: Conducted by marketfacts additional sources of katrina relief efforts.