Conduct (Verb)
Meaning 1
Transmit or serve as the medium for transmission; "Sound carries well over water"; "The airwaves carry the sound"; "Many metals conduct heat".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- Copper wire can conduct electricity efficiently over long distances.
- The stone floor will conduct the cold from the ground to your feet.
- Silver is an excellent metal that can conduct heat and electricity.
- Metal pipes can conduct sound from one end to the other.
- Insulators prevent certain materials from being able to conduct heat or cold.
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Meaning 2
Lead, as in the performance of a composition; "conduct an orchestra; Barenboim conducted the Chicago symphony for years".
Classification
Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.
Examples
- The renowned maestro was invited to conduct the Berlin Philharmonic for the evening's performance of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony.
- She has been praised for her ability to conduct the complex and intricate harmonies of modern jazz music.
- Leonard Bernstein was famous for his charismatic style when he would conduct the New York Philharmonic at Carnegie Hall.
- The young musician had always dreamed of being able to conduct the prestigious Royal Opera Orchestra in London.
- The guest conductor was thrilled to have the opportunity to conduct the renowned Vienna Philharmonic in a special New Year's Eve performance.
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Meaning 3
Take somebody somewhere; "We lead him to our chief"; "can you take me to the main entrance?"; "He conducted us to the palace".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- The tour guide conducted the tourists to the city's most famous landmark.
- The employee conducted the job candidate to the conference room for the interview.
- Can you conduct me to the hotel's fitness center?
- She conducted her guests to the dining area where lunch was served.
- The police officer conducted the suspect to the interrogation room for questioning.
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Meaning 4
Direct the course of; manage or control; "You cannot conduct business like this".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- She's experienced enough to conduct a meeting on her own without any supervision.
- He was not able to conduct negotiations effectively, which led to the breakdown of the deal.
- A good leader knows how to conduct a debate and make everyone feel heard.
- The company's current policies do not allow her to conduct transactions in her own name.
- You cannot conduct personal business during official hours in the office.
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Meaning 5
Behave in a certain manner; "She carried herself well"; "he bore himself with dignity"; "They conducted themselves well during these difficult times".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- The employees conducted themselves professionally at the company event.
- She conducted herself with poise and confidence during the job interview.
- He always conducts himself with kindness and respect towards everyone he meets.
- The students conducted themselves respectfully during the school assembly.
- The team conducted themselves with sportsmanship after losing the big game.
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Meaning 6
Lead musicians in the performance of; "Bernstein conducted Mahler like no other conductor"; "she cannot conduct modern pieces".
Classification
Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.
Examples
- Riccardo Muti will conduct Beethoven's Fifth Symphony tonight at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.
- She has been invited to conduct the Vienna Philharmonic for the performance of Brahms' Third Symphony.
- He is renowned for his ability to conduct modern classical pieces, pushing the boundaries of music.
- The orchestra's music director will conduct Puccini's La Bohème in the opera house next month.
- Bernstein was admired for his unique style when he would conduct the works of Tchaikovsky.