Englanti

conduct

gb/kˈɑndʌkt/ us/kˈɑndʌkt/
B1 Englanti
~ 2800
Merkitykset
0 merkitystä
Substantiivi B1 entity
1

A person's behavior or actions

The way someone acts in a place or situation.

Käyttömalli: [someone]'s conduct
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners sometimes confuse 'conduct' (noun) with 'to conduct' (verb) and use them interchangeably, which is incorrect.
Synonyymit
behavior (More common in everyday speech; 'conduct' is slightly more formal.)
Antonyymit
misconduct (Refers to unacceptable or improper behavior, often in a professional context.)
Kollokaatiot
professional conduct |code of conduct |improper conduct |conduct unbecoming |good conduct
Teemat
social |ethics |law |daily_life |relationships |core_vocabulary
Esimerkit
  • 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.
Oppijaesimerkit
  • 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.
Verbi B2 action
2

To organize and lead something

To plan and control an activity or event.

Käyttömalli: to conduct [an activity/event]
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners may confuse 'conduct' with 'lead' when referring to people, but 'conduct' focuses on the activity itself rather than the people involved.
Synonyymit
carry out (More informal and common in everyday speech; 'conduct' is more formal.)
Antonyymit
abandon (To stop or give up on an activity before it is finished.)
Kollokaatiot
conduct research |conduct a survey |conduct negotiations |conduct an interview
Teemat
business |education |research |work |core_vocabulary
Esimerkit
  • 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.
Oppijaesimerkit
  • 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.
Verbi B1 action
3

To lead people somewhere

To take someone to a place while going with them.

Käyttömalli: to conduct [someone] [somewhere]
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners sometimes confuse 'conduct' with 'drive' when talking about transport, but 'conduct' means guiding on foot or within a location, not operating a vehicle.
Synonyymit
escort ('Escort' often implies protection or formality; 'conduct' is more neutral.)
Antonyymit
abandon (To leave someone without guidance or support.)
Kollokaatiot
conduct a tour |conduct guests to their seats
Teemat
travel |tourism |communication |core_vocabulary
Esimerkit
  • 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.
Oppijaesimerkit
  • 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.
Verbi B2 action
4

To lead musical performers

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

Käyttömalli: to conduct [a band/orchestra/choir]
Tyypillinen virhe:
Some learners confuse 'conduct' here with 'perform'. Conducting means leading musicians, not playing an instrument yourself.
Synonyymit
lead ('Lead' is broader and less specific; 'conduct' refers specifically to directing music.)
Antonyymit
follow (In music, to play under another's direction rather than lead.)
Kollokaatiot
conduct an orchestra |conduct a choir
Teemat
music |arts_entertainment |communication |core_vocabulary
Esimerkit
  • 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.
Oppijaesimerkit
  • She will conduct the orchestra tonight.
  • He conducts the choir every Sunday.
  • The teacher conducted the school band.
  • He is conducting a concert now.
Verbi technical B2 property
5

To transmit heat or electricity

When heat or electricity can move through something.

Käyttömalli: to conduct [heat/electricity]
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners sometimes confuse 'conduct' with 'produce'; conducting means allowing energy to pass, not creating it.
Synonyymit
transmit ('Transmit' is broader; 'conduct' is used for physical energy passing through materials.)
Antonyymit
insulate (To prevent heat or electricity from passing through.)
Kollokaatiot
conduct heat |conduct electricity
Teemat
science |technology |core_vocabulary
Esimerkit
  • Copper conducts electricity very well.
  • Metal conducts heat better than wood.
  • Water can conduct electricity if it contains minerals.
Oppijaesimerkit
  • Metal conducts heat well.
  • Copper conducts electricity easily.
  • Wood does not conduct heat much.
Kielioppi
Sanakirjamuoto
conduct
IPA
GB/kˈɑndʌkt/
US/kˈɑndʌkt/
Tavut ja painotus
con - duct (2 tavua)
Stress on 1st syllable (con)
Taivutusmuodot
Noun
  • Base: conduct
  • Plural: conduct
Verb
  • Base: conduct
  • 3rd Person Singular: conducts
  • Present Participle: conducting
  • Past: conducted
Sanaperhe
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
Ilmaukset

conduct oneself

1
/kəndˈʌkt wˌʌnsˈɛlf/
fixed phrase formal

Behave in a particular way

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

Esimerkit
  • 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.

Esimerkit
  • 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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