conduct oneself

phrasal-verb
UK: /kənˌdʌkt wʌnˈself/
US: /kənˌdʌkt wʌnˈself/

  1. To behave in a particular way, especially in public or in a specific situation.

    1. You must conduct oneself with respect.
    2. She had to conduct herself with dignity despite the chaos surrounding her.

  2. To manage or control oneself; to regulate one's actions and behavior.

    1. He must conduct oneself maturely.
    2. The athlete must conduct oneself responsibly to avoid harming their reputation.

Synonyms

behave act comport oneself

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "conduct oneself" in English means: To behave in a particular way, especially in public or in a specific situation., To manage or control oneself; to regulate one's actions and behavior..

The phonetic transcription of "conduct oneself" is /kənˌdʌkt wʌnˈself/ in British English and /kənˌdʌkt wʌnˈself/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "conduct oneself": behave, act, comport oneself.

Example usage of "conduct oneself": "You must conduct oneself with respect.". More examples on the page.