Word: conduct

Associations

"Conduct" refers to the way someone behaves or manages something. It often relates to leading, guiding, or organizing activities or actions.

• Example 1: The teacher will conduct the class with interactive activities. Here, it means the teacher manages or leads the class.
• Example 2: The orchestra conductor moves their hands to give signals to musicians. In this case, "conduct" means to lead the orchestra.
• Example 3: They decided to conduct a survey to gather opinions. This means they organized and managed the survey process.

Synonym: "Manage" is a similar word, but "conduct" often implies leading or directing specific activities or events, while "manage" can refer to overseeing any situation or process without a leadership role.

Substitution

Instead of "conduct," you can use:

• Lead: Indicates guiding a group.
• Direct: Focuses on giving specific guidance or instructions.
• Oversee: Suggests supervision without the same active leadership connotation.

Each substitute adds a slightly different meaning depending on the context.

Deconstruction

The word "conduct" comes from the Latin "conducere," where "con-" means "together" and "ducere" means "to lead." This helps us understand that "conduct" is about leading or guiding a group or process actively.

Inquiry

• Can you think of a situation where you have had to conduct something? What was it?
• How does conducting a meeting differ from conducting a class?
• In what ways do you think someone’s conduct can affect a group’s outcome?