Conduct Definition
conduct
noun
- manner of acting or controlling yourself
- (behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
verb
- direct the course of; manage or control; "You cannot conduct business like this"
- lead, as in the performance of a composition; "conduct an orchestra; Barenboim conducted the Chicago symphony for years"
- behave in a certain manner; "She carried herself well"; "he bore himself with dignity"; "They conducted themselves well during these difficult times"
- take somebody somewhere; "We lead him to our chief"; "can you take me to the main entrance?"; "He conducted us to the palace"
- transmit or serve as the medium for transmission; "Sound carries well over water"; "The airwaves carry the sound"; "Many metals conduct heat"
- lead musicians in the performance of; "Bernstein conducted Mahler like no other conductor"; "she cannot conduct modern pieces"
"Conduct" in song lyrics
See how conduct is used in real songs:
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"Con artist kamikaze conduct"
Aesop Rock — Dead Pan -
"Dufflebagged up, we was there to conduct"
The Beatnuts f/ Large Professor — Originate -
"Because I've been accused of lewd conduct"
Busdriver — Imaginary Places
Words that rhyme with conduct
Usage tips for "conduct"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "conduct" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for conduct to find words that pair well.