Англійська

conduct

gb/kˈɑndʌkt/ us/kˈɑndʌkt/
B1 Англійська
~ 2800
Значення
0 значень
Іменник B1 entity
1

A person's behavior or actions

The way someone acts in a place or situation.

Модель уживання: [someone]'s conduct
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'conduct' (noun) with 'to conduct' (verb) and use them interchangeably, which is incorrect.
Синоніми
behavior (More common in everyday speech; 'conduct' is slightly more formal.)
Антоніми
misconduct (Refers to unacceptable or improper behavior, often in a professional context.)
Словосполучення
professional conduct |code of conduct |improper conduct |conduct unbecoming |good conduct
Теми
social |ethics |law |daily_life |relationships |core_vocabulary
Приклади
  • 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.
Навчальні приклади
  • 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.
Дієслово B2 action
2

To organize and lead something

To plan and control an activity or event.

Модель уживання: to conduct [an activity/event]
Поширена помилка:
Learners may confuse 'conduct' with 'lead' when referring to people, but 'conduct' focuses on the activity itself rather than the people involved.
Синоніми
carry out (More informal and common in everyday speech; 'conduct' is more formal.)
Антоніми
abandon (To stop or give up on an activity before it is finished.)
Словосполучення
conduct research |conduct a survey |conduct negotiations |conduct an interview
Теми
business |education |research |work |core_vocabulary
Приклади
  • 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.
Навчальні приклади
  • 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.
Дієслово B1 action
3

To lead people somewhere

To take someone to a place while going with them.

Модель уживання: to conduct [someone] [somewhere]
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'conduct' with 'drive' when talking about transport, but 'conduct' means guiding on foot or within a location, not operating a vehicle.
Синоніми
escort ('Escort' often implies protection or formality; 'conduct' is more neutral.)
Антоніми
abandon (To leave someone without guidance or support.)
Словосполучення
conduct a tour |conduct guests to their seats
Теми
travel |tourism |communication |core_vocabulary
Приклади
  • 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.
Навчальні приклади
  • 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.
Дієслово B2 action
4

To lead musical performers

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

Модель уживання: to conduct [a band/orchestra/choir]
Поширена помилка:
Some learners confuse 'conduct' here with 'perform'. Conducting means leading musicians, not playing an instrument yourself.
Синоніми
lead ('Lead' is broader and less specific; 'conduct' refers specifically to directing music.)
Антоніми
follow (In music, to play under another's direction rather than lead.)
Словосполучення
conduct an orchestra |conduct a choir
Теми
music |arts_entertainment |communication |core_vocabulary
Приклади
  • 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.
Навчальні приклади
  • She will conduct the orchestra tonight.
  • He conducts the choir every Sunday.
  • The teacher conducted the school band.
  • He is conducting a concert now.
Дієслово technical B2 property
5

To transmit heat or electricity

When heat or electricity can move through something.

Модель уживання: to conduct [heat/electricity]
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'conduct' with 'produce'; conducting means allowing energy to pass, not creating it.
Синоніми
transmit ('Transmit' is broader; 'conduct' is used for physical energy passing through materials.)
Антоніми
insulate (To prevent heat or electricity from passing through.)
Словосполучення
conduct heat |conduct electricity
Теми
science |technology |core_vocabulary
Приклади
  • Copper conducts electricity very well.
  • Metal conducts heat better than wood.
  • Water can conduct electricity if it contains minerals.
Навчальні приклади
  • Metal conducts heat well.
  • Copper conducts electricity easily.
  • Wood does not conduct heat much.
Граматика
Словникова форма
conduct
IPA
GB/kˈɑndʌkt/
US/kˈɑndʌkt/
Склади й наголос
con - duct (2 склади)
Stress on 1st syllable (con)
Форми слова
Noun
  • Base: conduct
  • Plural: conduct
Verb
  • Base: conduct
  • 3rd Person Singular: conducts
  • Present Participle: conducting
  • Past: conducted
Споріднені слова
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
Вирази

conduct oneself

1
/kəndˈʌkt wˌʌnsˈɛlf/
fixed phrase formal

Behave in a particular way

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

Приклади
  • 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.

Приклади
  • 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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