conducting

• Nom désignant l'action ou la manière de diriger, de guider ou de mener quelque chose, par exemple la gestion d'une entreprise ou la direction d'un orchestre ou d'une chorale.

A noun referring to the act or manner of managing, directing, or leading, such as administering a business or directing an orchestra or choir.

indénombrable

1. Management or administrationB2formalbusiness

   The process of organizing, directing, or managing a business, project, or activity.

   direction, conduite (d'une affaire)

   • The conducting of the annual audit was handled by an external firm.
   • Effective conducting of meetings requires clear agendas.
   • His conducting of the negotiations led to a successful deal.

   Synonymesadministrationcontroldirectionexecutionhandlingmanagementoperationorganizationrunningsupervision

   Antonymesdisorganizationmismanagementneglect

2. Musical directionB2formalart

   The act of directing a musical performance, such as an orchestra or choir, by indicating tempo, dynamics, and expression.

   direction d'orchestre

   • Her conducting of the symphony was praised by the critics.
   • The conductor's conducting style is very energetic.
   • He studied conducting at the conservatory.

   Synonymesdirectionleading

• Organiser et exécuter une activité ou une tâche, souvent de manière formelle ou systématique ; diriger ou guider un processus, un groupe ou un véhicule.

A verb meaning to organize and carry out an activity or task, often in a formal or systematic manner.

1. Organize and carry outB2formal

   To organize and perform a particular activity or task.

   mener (une activité)

   • The scientists conducted an experiment in the lab.
   • They conducted a survey to gather customer feedback.
   • The police are conducting an investigation into the incident.

   Synonymesadministercarry outdirectexecutehandlemanageorganizeoverseeperformrun

   Antonymesabandonforgomishandlemismanageneglect

2. Direct or leadB2formal

   To lead or guide a group of people, especially in a musical performance.

   diriger

   • She conducted the orchestra with great passion.
   • He conducted the choir during the concert.
   • The guide conducted the tourists through the museum.

   Synonymescontroldirectguideleadmanageoverseeregulaterunsupervise

3. Behave in a particular wayC1formal

   To behave in a specified manner, often used reflexively.

   se comporter

   • He conducted himself with dignity during the trial.
   • She conducted herself professionally at the meeting.
   • They conducted themselves appropriately at the formal dinner.

   Synonymesacquitactbehavecomportdeport

4. Transmit energy or heatB2formalscientific

   To allow heat, electricity, or sound to travel along or through.

   Conduire (chaleur, électricité, son)

   • Copper conducts electricity very efficiently.
   • Metals generally conduct heat well.
   • Water can conduct sound over long distances.

   Synonymescarrychannelconveypiperelaytransfertransmit

   Antonymesblockimpedeinsulatestop