conduct

/kən-ˈdəkt/

Middle English conducten "to guide, direct," borrowed from Latin conductus, past participle of condūcere "to bring together, join, hire, be of advantage, be conducive (to)" (Medieval Latin also "to lead, escort, provide a channel for [water]")

verb

  1. to direct or take part in the operation or management of

  2. to direct the performance of

  3. to lead from a position of command

conduct an experiment

conduct an orchestra

conduct manage control direct mean to use one's powers to lead, guide, or dominate. conduct implies taking responsibility for the acts and achievements of a group. manage implies direct handling and manipulating or maneuvering toward a desired result.

noun

  1. a mode or standard of personal behavior especially as based on moral principles

  2. the act, manner, or process of carrying on : management

  3. escort, guide

questionable conduct

idiom

  1. to behave especially in a public or formal situation

The way you conduct yourself in an interview often determines whether or not you get the job.