B1nounformalworklaw
US/ˈkɑːn.dʌkt/
UK/ˈkɒn.dʌkt/
the way someone behaves, especially in public or at work
In context
All staff must follow the company's code of conduct.
The player was punished for bad conduct during the match.
His rude conduct at the meeting surprised everyone in the room.
Words that go with conduct
noun + preposition
- code of conductEvery school has a code of conduct.
- conduct ofThe conduct of the police was criticized.
adjective + noun
- professional conductDoctors must follow rules of professional conduct.
- good conductHe was released early for good conduct.
- bad conductStudents can be sent home for bad conduct.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
She has a good conduct.Correct: She has good conduct.