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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Conduct \Con*duct"\ (k[o^]n*d[u^]kt"), v. t. [imp. & p. p.
{Conducted}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Conducting}.] [See {Conduct},
n.]
1. To lead, or guide; to escort; to attend.
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I can conduct you, lady, to a low
But loyal cottage, where you may be safe. --Milton.
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2. To lead, as a commander; to direct; to manage; to carry
on; as, to conduct the affairs of a kingdom.
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Little skilled in the art of conducting a siege.
--Prescott.
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3. To behave; -- with the reflexive; as, he conducted himself
well.
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4. (Physics) To serve as a medium for conveying; to transmit,
as heat, light, electricity, etc.
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5. (Mus.) To direct, as the leader in the performance of a
musical composition.
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