conducts
|con-ducts|
/kənˈdʌkts/
(conduct)
lead, organize
Etymology
'conduct' originates from Latin, specifically the verb 'conducere,' where 'con-' meant 'together' and 'ducere' meant 'to lead.'
'conduct' entered English via Old French (conduire/condruire) and Middle English forms (e.g., 'conduiten' / 'conducten'), evolving into the modern English 'conduct.'
Initially, from Latin it meant 'to lead together' or 'bring together by leading'; over time in English it broadened to mean both 'to lead/guide' and 'to carry out/perform' and, as a noun, 'behavior' or 'manner of carrying oneself.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural form of 'conduct': behaviors or the manner in which a person acts; (less common) specific instances of behavior or actions.
The committee reviewed the employees' conducts during the incident.
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Verb 1
third person singular present form of 'conduct': to lead or guide an activity, meeting, performance, or group (e.g., to lead an orchestra or lead a team).
She conducts the weekly staff meeting every Monday.
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Last updated: 2025/09/27 10:02