conduct — behavior or manner of acting
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: behavior or manner of acting
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɑːndʌkt/
Example Sentences
- The teacher praised Maria's excellent conduct during the fire drill - she didn't even try to take a selfie!
- Scientists will conduct experiments to see if pizza really makes students smarter.
- The CEO will conduct the meeting via video call from his vacation in Hawaii.
conduct
NOUN[/ˈkɑːndʌkt/]
behavior or manner of acting
The scientist conducted an experiment to test the new medicine.
The conductor conducted the orchestra with confident movements. (CONDUCTOR → conduct = lead and direct others)
Conduct the research, conduct the band — both need a steady hand.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'conducere', combining 'con-' (together) and 'ducere' (to lead). The word originally meant 'to lead together' and evolved to mean behavior or the act of managing.
Breakdown
con- (together) + duct (lead) + -ive/-or (related to the action) = conduct (the manner in which one leads oneself or behaves)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The teacher praised Maria's excellent conduct during the fire drill - she didn't even try to take a selfie!”
“Scientists will conduct experiments to see if pizza really makes students smarter.”
“The CEO will conduct the meeting via video call from his vacation in Hawaii.”
“Her conduct during the interview was so professional that she got hired on the spot.”
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