verb

conduct

Translation

to conduct, to carry out, to lead, to behave

They will conduct an experiment.

She conducts the school orchestra.

Metals conduct heat well.

Please conduct yourself properly.

((sth.)) to carry out (sth.) They will conduct an experiment.

((sth.)) to lead or guide (sth.) She conducts the school orchestra.

((sth.)) to transmit (e.g., heat, electricity) Metals conduct heat well.

((oneself)) <adverb> to behave in a particular way Please conduct yourself properly.

Synonyms: carry out, manage, lead, guide, transmit. Note: The noun 'conduct' (stress on first syllable) means behaviour.

From Latin 'conducere' (to lead together). 'con-' (together) + 'ducere' (to lead).

A conductor leads an orchestra, and a wire conducts electricity. Both involve leading something.