conducting
word · lemma: conduct
/kənˈdəktɪŋ/
kuhn-DUHK-ting
/kəndˈʌktɪŋ/
kuhn-DUHK-ting
Definition
The act of organizing or leading an activity, such as a meeting, experiment, or orchestra. Can mean directing music or managing a process.
Usage & Nuances
Formal and academic contexts are common: 'conducting research,' 'conducting an interview.' In music, refers to leading an orchestra or choir. Do not confuse with 'leading' or 'doing;' 'conducting' involves more structure or authority.
Spanish: dirigiendo - llevando a cabo (actividad)Portuguese (BR): conduzindo - realizando (atividade)Portuguese (PT): a conduzir - a realizar (atividade)Chinese (Simplified): 指挥（乐团等）- 进行（活动）Chinese (Traditional): 指揮（樂團等）- 進行（活動）Hindi: संचालन करना - करना (गतिविधि)Arabic: يُجري - يدير (نشاط أو أوركسترا)Bengali: নেতৃত্ব দিচ্ছেন - পরিচালনা করছেনRussian: проводит - дирижирует (музыкой)Japanese: 指揮している - 実施しているVietnamese: tiến hành - chỉ huyKorean: 진행하는 - 지휘하는Turkish: yürütmek - yönetmek - orkestra şefi olarak yönetmekUrdu: منعقد کرنا - ہدایت دیناIndonesian: melakukan - memimpin (musik)
Example Sentences
She is conducting a survey at school.
basic
The professor is conducting an important experiment.
basic
He is conducting the orchestra tonight.
basic
We're conducting interviews for the new position this week.
natural
The team is conducting research on climate change.
natural
After conducting the rehearsal, she gave the musicians feedback.
natural