conduct
v.v. to organize and carry out a specific task or activity. You also use this word when a leader directs a group of musicians.
v. to manage, control, or direct a specific process or activity; in a musical context, to lead an orchestra or choir through physical gestures. Transitive — requires a direct object such as a study, an experiment, or a performance.
The scientist will conduct a new experiment tomorrow.
The university decided to conduct a survey to understand how students feel about the new library hours.
While the maestro was scheduled to conduct the symphony, a sudden illness forced the assistant director to step in and lead the complex performance on opening night.
From Late Latin conductus (“defense, escort”), from Latin conductus, perfect passive participle of condūcō (“bring together”); see also conduce. Doublet of conduit.
The verb is transitive and takes a direct object. When used in music, it typically takes the name of the ensemble or the musical piece as the object.
The conduct of the experiment was fast.The scientist conducted the experiment quickly.Learners often use the noun 'conduct' (behavior) when they mean the verb 'conduct' (to carry out).