English · Word Candidate

conduct

/ˈkɒndʌkt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: conducts · conducting · conducted

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The act or method of controlling or directing.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

hành động kiểm soát hoặc chỉ đạo

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Noun

Examples

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.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Skillful guidance or management.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

hướng dẫn hoặc quản lý khéo léo

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Noun

Examples

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, […]

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To lead; to direct; to be in charge of (people or tasks)

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

dẫn dắt, chỉ đạo, điều hành

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Verb

Examples

The commander conducted thousands of troops.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To behave.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

hành xử

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Verb

Examples

He conducted himself well.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “conduct” mean?

The act or method of controlling or directing.

Is “conduct” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.