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Definition of: conduct
(kən·dukt′) v.t.
1. To accompany and show the way; guide; escort.
2. To manage or control.
3. To direct and lead the performance of.
4. To serve as a medium of transmission for; convey; transmit, as electricity.
5. To act or behave: reflexive
—v.i.
6. To serve as a conductor.
7. To direct or lead.
—noun (kon′dukt)
1. One's course of action; behavior.
2. The act of managing; direction; control; skilful management.
3. The action of leading; escort; convoy. [<L conductus, pp. of conducere <com- together + ducere lead]
—con·duct′i·bil′i·ty noun
—con·duct′i·ble adjective
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