conduct

Reading level: medium

Estimated CEFR level: A2 — Elementary

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun manner of acting or controlling yourself
  2. noun (behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
  3. verb direct the course of; manage or control

Etymology

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

In classic literature

Synonyms

behavior, behaviour, doings

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