This verb means to do or carry out something like a test or an activity. It is often used for formal tasks or work.
They conduct tests every week.
We conduct meetings on Mondays.
This is a special use of the verb for musical leaders. To conduct means to lead musicians while they play music.
She conducts the school choir well.
He conducts the orchestra tonight.
Conduct as a noun means the way someone acts or behaves. It often refers to behavior that is judged as good or bad.
His conduct was very polite today.
Good conduct is important at school.
As a noun, conduct also means the way a process or investigation is managed or controlled. It is often formal or official.
The conduct of the survey took two weeks.
She is responsible for the conduct of the trial.
This verb means to allow heat, electricity, or sound to pass through something. It is often used in science or physics.
Copper conducts electricity well.
Metal can conduct heat fast.
This use means how a person behaves, especially in official or formal places. It shows actions or manners.
He conducted himself with great respect.
Please conduct yourself properly here.
This is a rarer noun use. It means a path or way for something to move, like water or energy through a system.
The conduct of water in pipes is important.
Their conduct of energy affects results.
