English

conduct

kənˈdʌkt, ˈkɑndʌkt, ˈkɒndʌkt
Meaning: to organize and perform a particular activity; to lead; to behave
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: ˈkɑndʌkt, ˈkɒndʌkt

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base conduct
3rd person singular present conducts
Present participle conducting
Past conducted
Will future will conduct
Going-to future going to conduct
Imperative negative don't conduct / do not conduct

Example sentences

The company conducted a thorough investigation into the matter.
The company conducted a thorough investigation into the matter.
The police are conducting a criminal investigation into the theft.
The police are conducting a criminal investigation into the theft.
The company is conducting an internal investigation into the matter.
The company is conducting an internal investigation into the matter.
The government conducts a national census every ten years.
The government conducts a national census every ten years.
They conducted a systematic search of the entire building.
They conducted a systematic search of the entire building.

Usage Notes

Frequently used for formal activities like research, surveys, or trials. When used reflexively ('conduct oneself'), it refers to behavior.

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