conducting Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun the way of administering a business
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noun the direction of an orchestra or choir
- he does not use a baton for conducting
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verb direct the course of; manage or control
carry on; deal; conduct.
- You cannot conduct business like this
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verb lead, as in the performance of a composition; Barenboim conducted the Chicago symphony for years"
direct; lead; conduct.
- conduct an orchestra
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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
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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
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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
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verb lead musicians in the performance of
conduct.
- Bernstein conducted Mahler like no other conductor
- she cannot conduct modern pieces
