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to conduct

to conduct

125 6.1
To lead a group of musicians like an orchestra or choir
  • verb
  • /kənˈdʌkt/
translation icon : dirigir
  • Slow the tempo or eliminate the tempo and conduct one note at a time.
  • conduct an orchestra
  • conduct an ensemble
  • conduct musicians

His genius was he was conducting an orchestra.

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Examples

  • The conductor raised his baton, and the orchestra began to play under his conduct.

  • Up close, I see Mehli sitting on his stool, conducting an auspicious gathering of pubescent musicians.

    Fiction book (2001)

  • His genius was he was conducting an orchestra.

    Jay Shetty Podcast

  • He could conduct a symphony orchestra with it.

    Wanted (2008)

  • She was invited to conduct the choir at the annual music festival.

  • With great skill, he managed to conduct the performance smoothly from start to finish.

Synonyms

to lead
vsto conduct
∞ 1.0

To guide a group or be in charge

applies only to guiding musical groups in concerts and rehearsals
to direct
vsto conduct
617 3.7

To lead people in a performance or project

focuses on guiding musical groups during actual performance

Phrasal Verbs

to conduct electricity
  • Specialized
3 3.6

Let electricity flow through a material

Compounds

code of conduct
23 3.4

A set of rules that members of a group must follow

disorderly conduct
  • Formal
16 5.0

Behavior that disturbs people in public and may be illegal

safe-conduct
  • Formal
1 8.0

An official paper that lets a person travel safely through a dangerous area

wrongful conduct
  • Formal
1 7.0

Actions that break the law or are unfair

Distinguished Conduct Medal
  • Archaic
7.4

A British medal that honours soldiers for bravery in battle

How Skillful

to conduct
125 6.1
to direct
617 3.7
to lead
∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

conduct infinitive
conducted past
conducted past participle
conducting present participle
conducts third person singular

Etymology

Conduct comes from the Latin parts con- 'together' and ducere 'to lead', the same root as conductor. That's why to conduct an orchestra is to lead the musicians and direct the performance.