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DictionaryconductCarrying out an activity
noun / verb

conduct

kun-DUKT/kənˈdʌkt/

To guide the course of an activity or movement.

The volunteer conducts the park cleanup, directing where the litter bags go.

A female community volunteer directs a group of adults carrying out a park clean-up, calmly gestures where collected litter bags should go while others work with grabbers and gloves, organized activity visually clear.
Etymology
conLatinwith, together
+ductLatinto lead

The pieces give the image of “leading together.” From guiding people and showing the way, conduct broadened to directing or managing an activity.

In context

Border Security16:45
we're going to conduct a few tests on the lava lamp to ensure that it is actually just a lava lamp and not anything more.
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More examples

  • She oversees the conduct of the study.
  • His calm conduct helps settle the dispute.
  • Maya conducts the orchestra with small, precise gestures.
  • The usher conducts us to our seats.

Forms

conduct · conducts · conducted · conducting

conductor noun — A person who directs a musical performance.

Similar words

direct
Emphasizes giving instructions and controlling how an activity proceeds.
manage
Emphasizes organizing resources and handling practical details over time.
guide
Emphasizes showing the way rather than controlling an entire activity.