conduct

Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/ˈkɒndʌkt/]

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Senses

1. conduct (noun) — sense 1

Definition: The act or method of controlling or directing.

Example: There are other restrictions imposed upon the conduct of war, not by the law of nature primarily, but by the laws of war first, and by the law of nature as seconding and ratifying the laws of war.

2. conduct (noun) — sense 2

Definition: Skillful guidance or management.

Example: If thou wilt ſtay with me renowmed man, / And lead thy thouſand horſe with my conduct, / Beſides thy ſhare of this Egyptian prize, / Thoſe thouſand horſe shall ſweat with martiall ſpoyle / Of conquered kingdomes, and of Cities ſackt, […]

3. conduct (noun) — sense 3

Definition: Behaviour; the manner of behaving.

Example: Good conduct will be rewarded and likewise poor conduct will be punished.

4. conduct (verb) — sense 4

Definition: To lead, or guide; to escort.

Example: I can conduct you, lady, to a low / But loyal cottage, where you may be safe.

5. conduct (verb) — sense 5

Definition: To lead; to direct; to be in charge of (people or tasks)

Example: The commander conducted thousands of troops.

6. conduct (verb) — sense 6

Definition: To behave.

Example: He conducted himself well.

Structure of the word

Roots:

dewk (Proto-Indo-European)

Connections

Roots: dewk

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