conducting Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the way of administering a business
  2. noun the direction of an orchestra or choir
    • he does not use a baton for conducting
  3. verb direct the course of; manage or control
    carry on; deal; conduct.
    • You cannot conduct business like this
  4. verb lead, as in the performance of a composition; Barenboim conducted the Chicago symphony for years"
    direct; lead; conduct.
    • conduct an orchestra
  5. verb behave in a certain manner
    acquit; comport; bear; behave; conduct; carry; deport.
    • She carried herself well
    • he bore himself with dignity
    • They conducted themselves well during these difficult times
  6. verb take somebody somewhere
    guide; conduct; take; lead; direct.
    • We lead him to our chief
    • can you take me to the main entrance?
    • He conducted us to the palace
  7. verb transmit or serve as the medium for transmission
    impart; carry; convey; conduct; transmit; channel.
    • Sound carries well over water
    • The airwaves carry the sound
    • Many metals conduct heat
  8. verb lead musicians in the performance of
    conduct.
    • Bernstein conducted Mahler like no other conductor
    • she cannot conduct modern pieces

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