Conducted
kənˈdʌktɪd
Definitions
3 meaningsTo manage or direct; to lead or guide; to carry out a process or activity.
kənˈdʌktɪd
To organize and carry out a particular activity.
The police conducted an investigation into the robbery.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're planning a party or a science experiment! When you *conduct* something, you make it happen, like setting up all the activities or testing your ideas. It means you're in charge and making sure everything goes as planned!
👶 For kids: To do something, like a test or a game or a concert, in a certain way.
More Examples
The university conducted a survey of its students.
They conducted the meeting efficiently and reached a decision quickly.
How It's Used
"The company conducted a market analysis."
"Scientists conducted experiments to test the hypothesis."
"The maestro conducted the orchestra beautifully."
To serve as a medium for conveying or transmitting something (like electricity, heat, or sound).
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To transmit or allow the passage of (e.g., heat or electricity).
The metal pipes conducted the heat from the furnace.
💡 Simply: Imagine a superhero with amazing powers to channel different energy through their body! The hero's body *conducts* that power, making sure it goes where it needs to go, be it light, fire, or strength. This helps everything flow the right way!
👶 For kids: To let things like heat or electricity go through it.
More Examples
The wires were designed to conduct electricity safely.
The experiment showed how easily the material conducted sound.
How It's Used
"Copper conducts electricity very well."
"The metal conducted heat away from the engine."
To lead or guide (someone) to or around a place.
kənˈdʌktɪd
To guide someone or something in a specific direction.
The usher conducted the guests to their seats.
💡 Simply: Like a helpful guide showing the way, *conducted* here is when someone takes charge and leads you to a place. Think about a tour guide! They *conduct* you around a museum or take you on a fun adventure. They're in charge of guiding the way!
👶 For kids: To show someone where to go.
More Examples
A volunteer conducted the children through the zoo.
The detective conducted the witness to the interview room.
How It's Used
"The guide conducted the tourists around the city."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
Idioms & expressions
to conduct oneself
To behave or act in a particular way.
"The ambassador conducted himself with grace and diplomacy."
From Latin *condūcō* ('to lead together, bring together'), from *com-* ('with, together') + *dūcō* ('to lead').
Used since the 15th century, initially to mean 'to guide' or 'lead'. The meaning expanded to include 'to manage' and 'to transmit' over time.
Memory tip
Think of a conductor leading an orchestra – they *conduct* the music.
Word Origin
"To lead together, to bring together."