Английски

conduct

gb/kˈɑndʌkt/ us/kˈɑndʌkt/
B1 Английски
~ 2800
Значения
0 значения
Съществително B1 entity
1

A person's behavior or actions

The way someone acts in a place or situation.

Модел на употреба: [someone]'s conduct
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'conduct' (noun) with 'to conduct' (verb) and use them interchangeably, which is incorrect.
Синоними
behavior (More common in everyday speech; 'conduct' is slightly more formal.)
Антоними
misconduct (Refers to unacceptable or improper behavior, often in a professional context.)
Колокации
professional conduct |code of conduct |improper conduct |conduct unbecoming |good conduct
Теми
social |ethics |law |daily_life |relationships |core_vocabulary
Примери
  • Her conduct during the meeting impressed everyone.
  • The soldier received a medal for his exemplary conduct.
  • Poor conduct in class will not be tolerated.
  • The company has a strict code of conduct.
  • His conduct was beyond reproach.
Примери за учащи
  • Her conduct at school is good.
  • The teacher spoke about good conduct.
  • We must follow the code of conduct.
  • Bad conduct can cause problems.
  • He was praised for his conduct.
Глагол B2 action
2

To organize and lead something

To plan and control an activity or event.

Модел на употреба: to conduct [an activity/event]
Честа грешка:
Learners may confuse 'conduct' with 'lead' when referring to people, but 'conduct' focuses on the activity itself rather than the people involved.
Синоними
carry out (More informal and common in everyday speech; 'conduct' is more formal.)
Антоними
abandon (To stop or give up on an activity before it is finished.)
Колокации
conduct research |conduct a survey |conduct negotiations |conduct an interview
Теми
business |education |research |work |core_vocabulary
Примери
  • The scientists conducted experiments to test the theory.
  • They are conducting a survey on consumer habits.
  • The police will conduct an investigation into the crime.
  • She conducted training sessions for new employees.
  • We will conduct interviews next week.
Примери за учащи
  • The teacher will conduct the test.
  • They will conduct a meeting tomorrow.
  • The police will conduct an investigation.
  • He conducted a survey about food.
  • We will conduct interviews today.
Глагол B1 action
3

To lead people somewhere

To take someone to a place while going with them.

Модел на употреба: to conduct [someone] [somewhere]
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'conduct' with 'drive' when talking about transport, but 'conduct' means guiding on foot or within a location, not operating a vehicle.
Синоними
escort ('Escort' often implies protection or formality; 'conduct' is more neutral.)
Антоними
abandon (To leave someone without guidance or support.)
Колокации
conduct a tour |conduct guests to their seats
Теми
travel |tourism |communication |core_vocabulary
Примери
  • The usher conducted us to our seats.
  • She conducted the visitors through the museum.
  • The guide conducted the group along the trail.
  • Security staff conducted the VIPs out of the building.
Примери за учащи
  • He conducted us to the door.
  • The guide conducted tourists around the city.
  • She conducted them to their seats.
  • They conducted the guests to the hall.
Глагол B2 action
4

To lead musical performers

To lead musicians while they play music, usually with your hands or a stick.

Модел на употреба: to conduct [a band/orchestra/choir]
Честа грешка:
Some learners confuse 'conduct' here with 'perform'. Conducting means leading musicians, not playing an instrument yourself.
Синоними
lead ('Lead' is broader and less specific; 'conduct' refers specifically to directing music.)
Антоними
follow (In music, to play under another's direction rather than lead.)
Колокации
conduct an orchestra |conduct a choir
Теми
music |arts_entertainment |communication |core_vocabulary
Примери
  • She has conducted many famous orchestras.
  • He conducted the choir during the concert.
  • The maestro conducted with great passion.
  • He has been conducting for over twenty years.
Примери за учащи
  • She will conduct the orchestra tonight.
  • He conducts the choir every Sunday.
  • The teacher conducted the school band.
  • He is conducting a concert now.
Глагол technical B2 property
5

To transmit heat or electricity

When heat or electricity can move through something.

Модел на употреба: to conduct [heat/electricity]
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'conduct' with 'produce'; conducting means allowing energy to pass, not creating it.
Синоними
transmit ('Transmit' is broader; 'conduct' is used for physical energy passing through materials.)
Антоними
insulate (To prevent heat or electricity from passing through.)
Колокации
conduct heat |conduct electricity
Теми
science |technology |core_vocabulary
Примери
  • Copper conducts electricity very well.
  • Metal conducts heat better than wood.
  • Water can conduct electricity if it contains minerals.
Примери за учащи
  • Metal conducts heat well.
  • Copper conducts electricity easily.
  • Wood does not conduct heat much.
Граматика
Речникова форма
conduct
IPA
GB/kˈɑndʌkt/
US/kˈɑndʌkt/
Срички и ударение
con - duct (2 срички)
Stress on 1st syllable (con)
Форми на думата
Noun
  • Base: conduct
  • Plural: conduct
Verb
  • Base: conduct
  • 3rd Person Singular: conducts
  • Present Participle: conducting
  • Past: conducted
Семейство думи
Forms
conducts verb conducting verb conducted verb
Core family
conductor noun B1
Related words
conduction noun conductive adjective
Negative and opposite forms
misconduct noun B2
Advanced or less common
conductivity noun nonconductive adjective
Изрази

conduct oneself

1
/kəndˈʌkt wˌʌnsˈɛlf/
fixed phrase formal

Behave in a particular way

To behave in a certain way, especially politely or properly.

Примери
  • He conducted himself well during the interview.
  • Guests are expected to conduct themselves appropriately at all times.

code of conduct

1
/kˈoʊd əv kˈɑndʌkt/
fixed phrase

rules for acceptable behavior

A set of rules about how people should behave in a group or organization.

Примери
  • Every employee must follow the company's code of conduct.
  • All employees must follow the company's code of conduct.
  • The sports club has a strict code of conduct for members.
  • The school has a strict code of conduct for students.

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