Conduct Meaning
/ˈkɒndʌkt/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe act or method of controlling or directing.
nounSkillful guidance or management.
Sentence Examples
You must account for your conduct.
You should be ashamed of your conduct.
The sport has a strict code of conduct.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The chemist will ____ a dangerous experiment inside the sealed chamber.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The honest scientist will thoroughly ____ numerous experiments strictly according to the modern rules.
Word Origin & History
From Late Latin conductus (“defense, escort”), from Latin conductus, perfect passive participle of condūcō (“bring together”); see also conduce. Doublet of conduit.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"There are other restrictions imposed upon the conduct of war, not by the law of nature primarily, but by the laws of war first, and by the law of nature as seconding and ratifying the laws of war."
— 1785, William Paley, The Principles of Moral and Political Philosophy:
"the conduct of the state, the administration of its affairs, its policy, and its laws, are for more uncertain"
— 1843, Henry Brougham, Political Philosophy:
"If thou wilt ſtay with me renowmed man, / And lead thy thouſand horſe with my conduct, / Beſides thy ſhare of this Egyptian prize, / Thoſe thouſand horſe shall ſweat with martiall ſpoyle / Of conquered kingdomes, and of Cities ſackt, […]"
— c. 1587–1588 (date written), [Christopher Marlowe], Tamburlaine the Great. […] The First Part […], 2nd edition, part 1, London: […] [R. Robinson for] Richard Iones, […], published 1592, →OCLC; reprinted as Tamburlaine the Great (A Scolar Press Facsimile), Menston, Yorkshire; London: Scolar Press, 1973, →ISBN, Act I, scene ii:
"[…] attacked the Spaniards […] with great impetuosity, but with so little conduct, that his forces were totally routed."
— 1769, William Robertson, The History of the Reign of the Emperor Charles V. […], volume (please specify |volume=I to III), London: […] W. and W. Strahan, for W[illiam] Strahan, T[homas] Cadell, […]; and J. Balfour, […], →OCLC:
"At the head of that division which had Westminster Bridge for its approach to the scene of action, Lord George Gordon took his post; with Gashford at his right hand, and sundry ruffians, of most unpromising appearance, forming a kind of staff about him. The conduct of a second party, whose route lay by Blackfriars, was entrusted to a committee of management"
— 1841 February–November, Charles Dickens, “Barnaby Rudge. Chapter 49.”, in Master Humphrey’s Clock, volume III, London: Chapman & Hall, […], →OCLC:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The chemist will ____ a dangerous experiment inside the sealed chamber.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The honest scientist will thoroughly ____ numerous experiments strictly according to the modern rules.