conduct
gb/kˈɑndʌkt/ us/kˈɑndʌkt/
B1
English
~ 2800
viselkedés, magatartás, lebonyolít, tart, végez, odakísér, körbevezet, odavezet, vezényel, dirigál, vezet
NOUN
B1
1
viselkedés
A2
magatartás
B1
Usage pattern:
[someone]'s conduct
Her conduct during the meeting impressed everyone.
A megbeszélés alatti viselkedése mindenkire jó benyomást tett.
The soldier received a medal for his exemplary conduct.
A katona példamutató magatartásáért kitüntetést kapott.
Poor conduct in class will not be tolerated.
The company has a strict code of conduct.
His conduct was beyond reproach.
Learner examples
Her conduct at school is good.
Jó a magatartása az iskolában.
The teacher spoke about good conduct.
A tanár a jó magatartásról beszélt.
We must follow the code of conduct.
Bad conduct can cause problems.
He was praised for his conduct.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'conduct' (noun) with 'to conduct' (verb) and use them interchangeably, which is incorrect.
Meaning
A person's behavior or actions
Collocations
professional conduct
|code of conduct
|improper conduct
|conduct unbecoming
|good conduct
Synonyms
behavior (More common in everyday speech; 'conduct' is slightly more formal.)
Antonyms
misconduct (Refers to unacceptable or improper behavior, often in a professional context.)
Themes
social
|ethics
|law
|daily_life
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The way someone acts in a place or situation.
The manner in which a person behaves, especially in a particular place or situation.
VERB
B2
2
Usage pattern:
to conduct [an activity/event]
The scientists conducted experiments to test the theory.
A tudósok kísérleteket végeztek az elmélet tesztelésére.
They are conducting a survey on consumer habits.
Felmérést végeznek a fogyasztói szokásokról.
The police will conduct an investigation into the crime.
She conducted training sessions for new employees.
We will conduct interviews next week.
Learner examples
The teacher will conduct the test.
A tanár fogja lebonyolítani a tesztet.
They will conduct a meeting tomorrow.
Holnap megbeszélést tartanak.
The police will conduct an investigation.
He conducted a survey about food.
We will conduct interviews today.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'conduct' with 'lead' when referring to people, but 'conduct' focuses on the activity itself rather than the people involved.
Meaning
To organize and lead something
Collocations
conduct research
|conduct a survey
|conduct negotiations
|conduct an interview
Synonyms
carry out (More informal and common in everyday speech; 'conduct' is more formal.)
Antonyms
abandon (To stop or give up on an activity before it is finished.)
Themes
business
|education
|research
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To plan and control an activity or event.
To organize and carry out an activity, process, or task.
VERB
B1
3
Usage pattern:
to conduct [someone] [somewhere]
The usher conducted us to our seats.
A teremőr odakísért minket a helyünkre.
She conducted the visitors through the museum.
Körbevezette a látogatókat a múzeumban.
The guide conducted the group along the trail.
Security staff conducted the VIPs out of the building.
Learner examples
He conducted us to the door.
Odakísért minket az ajtóhoz.
The guide conducted tourists around the city.
Az idegenvezető körbevezette a turistákat a városban.
She conducted them to their seats.
They conducted the guests to the hall.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'conduct' with 'drive' when talking about transport, but 'conduct' means guiding on foot or within a location, not operating a vehicle.
Meaning
To lead people somewhere
Collocations
conduct a tour
|conduct guests to their seats
Synonyms
escort ('Escort' often implies protection or formality; 'conduct' is more neutral.)
Antonyms
abandon (To leave someone without guidance or support.)
Themes
travel
|tourism
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To take someone to a place while going with them.
To guide or escort someone or a group to a place.
VERB
B2
4
Usage pattern:
to conduct [a band/orchestra/choir]
She has conducted many famous orchestras.
Sok híres zenekart vezényelt már.
He conducted the choir during the concert.
A koncert alatt ő vezényelte a kórust.
The maestro conducted with great passion.
He has been conducting for over twenty years.
Learner examples
She will conduct the orchestra tonight.
Ma este ő fogja vezényelni a zenekart.
He conducts the choir every Sunday.
Minden vasárnap ő vezényli a kórust.
The teacher conducted the school band.
He is conducting a concert now.
Common mistake:
Some learners confuse 'conduct' here with 'perform'. Conducting means leading musicians, not playing an instrument yourself.
Meaning
To lead musical performers
Collocations
conduct an orchestra
|conduct a choir
Synonyms
lead ('Lead' is broader and less specific; 'conduct' refers specifically to directing music.)
Antonyms
follow (In music, to play under another's direction rather than lead.)
Themes
music
|arts_entertainment
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To lead musicians while they play music, usually with your hands or a stick.
To direct the performance of musicians using hand and arm movements.
VERB
B2
TECHNICAL
5
vezet
B1
Usage pattern:
to conduct [heat/electricity]
Copper conducts electricity very well.
A réz nagyon jól vezeti az elektromosságot.
Metal conducts heat better than wood.
A fém jobban vezeti a hőt, mint a fa.
Water can conduct electricity if it contains minerals.
Learner examples
Metal conducts heat well.
A fém jól vezeti a hőt.
Copper conducts electricity easily.
A réz könnyen vezeti az elektromosságot.
Wood does not conduct heat much.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'conduct' with 'produce'; conducting means allowing energy to pass, not creating it.
Meaning
To transmit heat or electricity
Collocations
conduct heat
|conduct electricity
Synonyms
transmit ('Transmit' is broader; 'conduct' is used for physical energy passing through materials.)
Antonyms
insulate (To prevent heat or electricity from passing through.)
Themes
science
|technology
|core_vocabulary
Definition
When heat or electricity can move through something.
(Of a material) To allow heat or electricity to pass through it.
Grammar
Dictionary form
conduct
IPA
GB/kˈɑndʌkt/
US/kˈɑndʌkt/
Syllables & stress
con - duct (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (con)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: conduct
- Plural: conduct
Verb
- Base: conduct
- 3rd Person Singular: conducts
- Present Participle: conducting
- Past: conducted
Word family
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
Expressions
conduct oneself
1/kəndˈʌkt wˌʌnsˈɛlf/
fixed phrase
formal
Behave in a particular way
To behave in a certain way, especially politely or properly.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- 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.