conducting

(noun) the way of administering a business.

(noun) the direction of an orchestra or choir. Example: "He does not use a baton for conducting."

(verb) direct the course of; manage or control. Synonyms: conduct, carry on, deal. Example: "You cannot conduct business like this."

(verb) lead, as in the performance of a composition. Synonyms: conduct, lead, direct. Example: "Conduct an orchestra; barenboim conducted the chicago symphony for years."

(verb) behave in a certain manner. Synonyms: behave, acquit, bear, deport, conduct, comport, carry. Examples: "She carried herself well." "He bore himself with dignity." "They conducted themselves well during these difficult times."

(verb) take somebody somewhere. Synonyms: lead, take, direct, conduct, guide. Examples: "We lead him to our chief." "Can you take me to the main entrance?." "He conducted us to the palace."

(verb) transmit or serve as the medium for transmission. Synonyms: impart, conduct, transmit, convey, carry, channel. Examples: "Sound carries well over water." "The airwaves carry the sound." "Many metals conduct heat."

(verb) lead musicians in the performance of. Synonyms: conduct. Examples: "Bernstein conducted mahler like no other conductor." "She cannot conduct modern pieces."