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Conducting - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Conducting : (noun)
1: the way of administering a business
2: the direction of an orchestra or choir; "he does not use a
baton for conducting"
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Conduct \Con*duct"\ (k[o^]n*d[u^]kt"), v. t. [imp. & p. p.
Conducted; p. pr. & vb. n. Conducting.] [See Conduct,
n.]
1. To lead, or guide; to escort; to attend.
I can conduct you, lady, to a low But loyal cottage,
where you may be safe. --Milton.
2. To lead, as a commander; to direct; to manage; to carry
on; as, to conduct the affairs of a kingdom.
Little skilled in the art ofConducting : a siege.
--Prescott.
3. To behave; -- with the reflexive; as, he conducted himself
well.
4. (Physics) To serve as a medium for conveying; to transmit,
as heat, light, electricity, etc.
5. (Mus.) To direct, as the leader in the performance of a
musical composition.
Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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