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