[con.duct] n [ME, alter. of conduit, fr. MF, act of leading, escort, fr. ML conductus, fr. L conducere] (15c) 1 obs: escort, guide
2: the act, manner, or process of carrying on: management
3: a mode or standard of personal behavior esp. as based on moral principles
[2]con.duct vt (15c) 1: to bring by or as if by leading: guide "~ tourists through a museum"
2. a: to lead from a position of command "~ a siege" "~ a class" b: to direct or take part in the operation or management of "~ an experiment" "~ a business" "~ an investigation" c: to direct the performance of "~ an orchestra" "~ an opera" 3 a: to convey in a channel b: to act as a medium for conveying or transmitting
4: to cause (oneself) to act or behave in a particular and esp. in a controlled manner ~ vi 1 of a road or passage: to show the way: lead
2. a: to act as leader or director b: to have the quality of transmitting light, heat, sound, or electricity -- con.duct.ibil.i.ty n -- con.duct.ible adj syn conduct, manage, control, direct mean to use one's powers to lead, guide, or dominate. conduct implies taking responsibility for the acts and achievements of a group "conducted negotiations". manage implies direct handling and manipulating or maneuvering toward a desired result "manages a meat market". control implies a regulating or restraining in order to keep within bounds or on a course "controlling his appetite". direct implies constant guiding and regulating so as to achieve smooth operation "directs the store's day-to-day business". syn see in addition behave