/kənˈdʌkt/

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Meaning

To organise and do something such as a test or a meeting, or to stand in front of musicians and direct them.

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Word origin

From Latin conducere, to lead together, from ducere, to lead.

Origin
Latin
Root
ducere
English cognates
conductor, duct

Grammar

Verb typeregular (conduct, conducts, conducted)

Examples

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"Conduct" often means to organise and carry out.

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To conduct music is to lead the players with your hands.

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As a noun, said with the stress at the front, conduct means the way you behave.

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This word is taught in chapter 25, lesson 1: conduct, shell, element and 7 more words.