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| con·duct [ kən dúkt ] |
verb (past and past participle con·duct·ed, present participle con·duct·ing, 3rd person present singular con·ducts) |
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1. transitive verb do or run something: to carry out, manage, or control something
  Negotiations were conducted in great secrecy.
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2. vr behave: to behave in a particular way
She conducted herself with great dignity.
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3. transitive verb guide somebody along: to lead a person or group of people somewhere by going along with them
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4. transitive and intransitive verb lead instrumental or vocal group: to lead a group of musicians or a musical performance by signaling the beat with a baton or hand gestures, giving cues, and offering suggestions for interpretation or expression
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5. transitive and intransitive verb transmit energy: to transmit energy such as heat, light, sound, or electricity
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1. behavior: the way a person behaves, especially in public
language or conduct likely to offend
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2. how somebody manages something: the management or execution of matters such as work or official affairs
criticized for his conduct of the campaign
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| [15th century. Directly or via Old French conduit< Latin conduct-, past participle of conducere (see conduce)] |
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