conduct
[ˈkɒndʌkt (noun), kənˈdʌkt (verb)]
noun/verbmasculine (when noun)pl: conducts (noun)
conduta (noun); conduzir (verb)
1. (noun) The way a person behaves; behavior or deportment
His conduct at the meeting was professional and respectful.
Sua conduta na reunião foi profissional e respeitosa.
2. (noun) The management or direction of something
The conduct of the experiment was carefully planned.
A conduta do experimento foi cuidadosamente planejada.
3. (verb) To lead, guide, or direct something or someone
The tour guide will conduct us through the museum.
O guia turístico nos conduzirá pelo museu.
4. (verb) To manage or direct the affairs of an organization
She conducted the company with integrity and transparency.
Ela conduziu a empresa com integridade e transparência.
5. (verb) To direct an orchestra or musical ensemble
The maestro will conduct the symphony tonight.
O maestro conduzirá a sinfonia esta noite.
6. (verb) To transmit or allow passage of heat, electricity, or sound
Copper conducts electricity very well.
O cobre conduz eletricidade muito bem.
Related Idioms & Phrases
conduct oneself - comportar-se, portar-se
safe conduct - salvo-conduto
code of conduct - código de conduta
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