CONDUCT - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Verb
direct the course of; manage or control
Example: You cannot conduct business like this
Categories: Manage, Deal, Care, Handle
Meaning 2
Part of speech: Verb
lead, as in the performance of a composition; Barenboim conducted the Chicago symphony for years"
Example: conduct an orchestra
Categories: Perform, Execute, Do
Meaning 3
Part of speech: Verb
lead musicians in the performance of
Example: Bernstein conducted Mahler like no other conductor; she cannot conduct modern pieces
Categories: Perform
Synonyms
Impart, Convey, Bear, Deportment, Take
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "conduct" comes from Latin conductus, which comes from Late Latin conductus.
🔗 Related Words
conduce – A related word in the same word family.
conduit – A related word in the same word family.
🧩 Fun Fact
Latin became the scholarly language of Europe for over 1,500 years, standardizing technical vocabulary.