Word Definition

Conduct

  1. To direct, as the leader in the performance of a musical composition.
  2. To serve as a medium for conveying; to transmit, as heat, light, electricity, etc.
  3. The act or method of conducting; guidance; management.
  4. Convoy; escort; guard; guide.
  5. To behave; -- with the reflexive; as, he conducted himself well.
  6. To lead, as a commander; to direct; to manage; to carry on; as, to conduct the affairs of a kingdom.
  7. To lead, or guide; to escort; to attend.
  8. To conduct one's self; to behave.
  9. Skillful guidance or management; generalship.
  10. The manner of guiding or carrying one's self; personal deportment; mode of action; behavior.
  11. That which carries or conveys anything; a channel; a conduit; an instrument.
  12. Plot; action; construction; manner of development.