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