conduct
gb/kˈɑndʌkt/ us/kˈɑndʌkt/
B1
Angličtina
~ 2800
Významy
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Podstatné jméno
B1
entity
1
A person's behavior or actions
The way someone acts in a place or situation.
Vzorec užití:
[someone]'s conduct
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'conduct' (noun) with 'to conduct' (verb) and use them interchangeably, which is incorrect.
Synonyma
behavior (More common in everyday speech; 'conduct' is slightly more formal.)
Antonyma
misconduct (Refers to unacceptable or improper behavior, often in a professional context.)
Kolokace
professional conduct
|code of conduct
|improper conduct
|conduct unbecoming
|good conduct
Témata
social
|ethics
|law
|daily_life
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- 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.
Učební příklady
- 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.
Sloveso
B2
action
2
To organize and lead something
To plan and control an activity or event.
Vzorec užití:
to conduct [an activity/event]
Častá chyba:
Learners may confuse 'conduct' with 'lead' when referring to people, but 'conduct' focuses on the activity itself rather than the people involved.
Synonyma
carry out (More informal and common in everyday speech; 'conduct' is more formal.)
Antonyma
abandon (To stop or give up on an activity before it is finished.)
Kolokace
conduct research
|conduct a survey
|conduct negotiations
|conduct an interview
Témata
business
|education
|research
|work
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- 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.
Učební příklady
- 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.
Sloveso
B1
action
3
To lead people somewhere
To take someone to a place while going with them.
Vzorec užití:
to conduct [someone] [somewhere]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'conduct' with 'drive' when talking about transport, but 'conduct' means guiding on foot or within a location, not operating a vehicle.
Synonyma
escort ('Escort' often implies protection or formality; 'conduct' is more neutral.)
Antonyma
abandon (To leave someone without guidance or support.)
Kolokace
conduct a tour
|conduct guests to their seats
Témata
travel
|tourism
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- 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.
Učební příklady
- 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.
Sloveso
B2
action
4
To lead musical performers
To lead musicians while they play music, usually with your hands or a stick.
Vzorec užití:
to conduct [a band/orchestra/choir]
Častá chyba:
Some learners confuse 'conduct' here with 'perform'. Conducting means leading musicians, not playing an instrument yourself.
Synonyma
lead ('Lead' is broader and less specific; 'conduct' refers specifically to directing music.)
Antonyma
follow (In music, to play under another's direction rather than lead.)
Kolokace
conduct an orchestra
|conduct a choir
Témata
music
|arts_entertainment
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- 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.
Učební příklady
- She will conduct the orchestra tonight.
- He conducts the choir every Sunday.
- The teacher conducted the school band.
- He is conducting a concert now.
Sloveso
technical
B2
property
5
To transmit heat or electricity
When heat or electricity can move through something.
Vzorec užití:
to conduct [heat/electricity]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'conduct' with 'produce'; conducting means allowing energy to pass, not creating it.
Synonyma
transmit ('Transmit' is broader; 'conduct' is used for physical energy passing through materials.)
Antonyma
insulate (To prevent heat or electricity from passing through.)
Kolokace
conduct heat
|conduct electricity
Témata
science
|technology
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- Copper conducts electricity very well.
- Metal conducts heat better than wood.
- Water can conduct electricity if it contains minerals.
Učební příklady
- Metal conducts heat well.
- Copper conducts electricity easily.
- Wood does not conduct heat much.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
conduct
IPA
GB/kˈɑndʌkt/
US/kˈɑndʌkt/
Slabiky a přízvuk
con - duct (2 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (con)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: conduct
- Plural: conduct
Verb
- Base: conduct
- 3rd Person Singular: conducts
- Present Participle: conducting
- Past: conducted
Příbuzná slova
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
Výrazy
conduct oneself
1/kəndˈʌkt wˌʌnsˈɛlf/
fixed phrase
formal
Behave in a particular way
To behave in a certain way, especially politely or properly.
Příklady
- 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.
Příklady
- 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.