Skip to the word

Added 9 October 2026

conduct

/ˈkɒndʌkt/ noun

In Latin: traduco Wiktionary

noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about conduct at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

The act or method of controlling or directing.
Skillful guidance or management.
Behaviour; the manner of behaving.
Good conduct will be rewarded and likewise poor conduct will be punished.

verb

To lead, or guide; to escort.
To lead; to direct; to be in charge of (people or tasks)
The commander conducted thousands of troops.
To behave.
He conducted himself well.

Origin

From Late Latin conductus (“defense, escort”), from Latin conductus, perfect passive participle of condūcō (“bring together”); see also conduce. Displaced native Old English þēaw. Doublet of conduit.

From Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org (CC BY-SA)

Back to today's word