Merriam-Webster's Collegiate® Dictionary, 11th Edition
CONDUCT
I. noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Medieval Latin conductus, from Latin conducere
Date: 15th century
escort , guide , the act, manner, or process of carrying on ; management , a mode or standard of personal behavior especially as based on moral principles ,
II. verb
Date: 15th century
transitive verb to bring by or as if by leading ; guide ,
2. to lead from a position of command , to direct or take part in the operation or management of , to direct the performance of ,
3. to convey in a channel, to act as a medium for conveying or transmitting, to cause (oneself) to act or behave in a particular and especially in a controlled manner, intransitive verb to show the way ; lead ,
2. to act as leader or director, to have the quality of transmitting light, heat, sound, or electricity, conductibility noun conductible adjective Synonyms: see: conduct see: behave