conduct
Translation
to lead, to carry out, to transmit, to behave
Examples
He will conduct the orchestra tonight.
He will conduct the orchestra tonight.
They are conducting an important experiment.
They are conducting an important experiment.
Please conduct yourself appropriately.
Please conduct yourself appropriately.
Copper conducts electricity very well.
Copper conducts electricity very well.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to lead or carry out (sth.) They are conducting an important experiment.
((oneself)) <adverbially> to behave in a particular way Please conduct yourself appropriately.
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Etymology
From Latin 'conducere', meaning 'to lead together', from 'con-' (together) + 'ducere' (to lead).
Memory Tips
Picture a conductor leading an orchestra, bringing all the musicians together. Note the noun 'conduct' (CON-duct) means behavior and has a different stress pattern.