n.
Pronunciation: k ə n- ' d ə kt also ' kän- ˌ d ə kt
Function: transitive verb
Date: 15th century
1 : to bring by or as if by leading : GUIDE < conduct tourists through a museum>
2 a : to lead from a position of command < conduct a siege> < conduct a class> b : to direct or take part in the operation or management of < conduct an experiment> < conduct a business> < conduct an investigation> c : to direct the performance of < conduct an orchestra> < conduct 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 especially in a controlled manner
intransitive verb
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 \ k ə n- ˌ d ə k-t ə - ' bi-l ə -t ē \ noun
– con · duct · ible \ - ' d ə k-t ə -b ə l \ adjective
synonyms 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>. synonym see in addition BEHAVE