Word
conducting
Phoneticscon·duct·ing, stress on the second syllable
US/kənˈdəktɪŋ/
UK/kəndˈʌktɪŋ/
Definitions
01leading music
B2 · Upper Intermediate Music
v. leading a group of musicians or singers by moving your hands or a stick.
v. directing the performance of an orchestra, choir, or musical ensemble through rhythmic gestures.
“She has been conducting the local youth orchestra for over five years.”
“Conducting a full symphony requires not only rhythmic precision but also a deep interpretive understanding of the composer's original intent.”
Usage
Often used with a direct object representing the musical group.
02organising or doing
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. organising and carrying out a particular activity, like a study or a meeting.
v. organising and carrying out a specific process, investigation, or set of actions.
“The scientists are conducting an experiment to see how plants grow in the dark.”
“The department is currently conducting a thorough review of its safety protocols following the recent incident in the laboratory.”
Usage
Commonly collocates with 'research', 'experiment', 'interview', or 'investigation'.
Synonyms
03carrying energy
C1 · Advanced Science Technical
v. allowing electricity or heat to flow through a material.
v. serving as a medium for the transmission of electrical energy or thermal heat.
“Copper is excellent at conducting electricity, which is why it is used in wires.”
“The experiment demonstrated that certain polymers, while usually insulators, can be modified for conducting electrical charges under specific conditions.”
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04the act of directing music
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Music Academic
n. the job or skill of a person who leads an orchestra.
n. the art or profession of a conductor; the act of directing a musical ensemble.
“His conducting was praised by the critics for being very energetic.”
“Her unique style of conducting brought a fresh perspective to the classical repertoire, earning her international acclaim.”
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Real-World Examples
“Margo Williams, Maltbie’s fifth-great-great-niece, only learned of her ancestor’s wartime mission while conducting research for her application to the Daughters of the American Revolution.” “After conducting a search of the area, the officers located and arrested the two suspects, police said.” Word family
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944EikenEikenTest in Practical English ProficiencyThe English proficiency test from the Eiken Foundation of Japan, widely taken by Japanese students. Grades run from 5 to 1, with Pre-1 and Pre-2 between them.Pre-1
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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