̘. ̈n.ˈkɔndʌkt n. & v. --n. 1
behaviour (esp. in
its moral aspect). 2
the action or
manner of directing or
managing (business,
war, etc.). 3 Art
mode of
treatment,
execution. 4 leading,
guidance. --v. 1 tr. lead or
guide (a
person or persons). 2 tr.
direct or
manage (business etc.). 3 tr. (also absol.) be the
conductor of (an
orchestra,
choir, etc.). 4 tr.
Physics transmit (heat,
electricity, etc.) by
conduction. 5 refl.
behave (conducted
himself appropriately). øconducted
tour a tour
led by a guide on a fixed
itinerary. conduct sheet a
record of a person's offences
and punishments. øøconductible adj. conductibility n. [ME f. L
conductus (as
com-, ducere ductlead): (v.) f. OF conduite
past part. of conduire]