Conduct vs Direct vs Guide vs Lead vs Manage

Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.

Conduct

Top 2000 (comum) B2 verb

Direct

Top 1000 (muito comum) A2 adjective

Guide

Top 1000 (muito comum) A2 noun

Lead

Top 1000 (muito comum)

Manage

Top 1000 (muito comum) A2 verb

	Conduct	Direct	Guide	Lead	Manage
Pronúncia	🇬🇧 /["/kənˈdʌkt/","/kənˈdʌkts/","/kənˈdʌktɪd/","/kənˈdʌktɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/kənˈdʌkt/","/kənˈdʌkts/","/kənˈdʌktɪd/","/kənˈdʌktɪŋ/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/dəˈrekt//daɪˈrekt/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/dəˈrekt//daɪˈrekt/"]/	🇬🇧 //ɡaɪd// 🇺🇸 //ɡaɪd//	🇬🇧 //liːd// 🇺🇸 //liːd//	🇬🇧 /["/ˈmænɪdʒ/","/ˈmænɪdʒɪz/","/ˈmænɪdʒd/","/ˈmænɪdʒɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈmænɪdʒ/","/ˈmænɪdʒɪz/","/ˈmænɪdʒd/","/ˈmænɪdʒɪŋ/"]/
Significado	Liderar ou gerenciar algo, como um projeto ou uma atividade. To lead or manage something, like a project or an activity.	Claro e sem rodeios. Straightforward; clear without any confusion.	Alguém ou algo que mostra o caminho ou ajuda. A person or thing that shows the way or provides help.	To show the way or guide someone.	Controlar ou lidar com algo. To control or handle something.
Exemplo	The scientist will conduct an experiment to test the hypothesis.	She gave me a direct answer to my question.	The guide helped us understand the history of the monument.	She will lead the meeting tomorrow.	I need to manage my time better to finish my homework.
Registro	Neutro	Neutro	Neutro	Neutro	Neutro
Quão comum	Top 2000 (comum)	Top 1000 (muito comum)	Top 1000 (muito comum)	Top 1000 (muito comum)	Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFR	B2	A2	A2	-	A2
Classe gramatical	verb	adjective	noun		verb
Colocações	independently, separately, jointly, honourably/​honorably, well, with dignity, as, in, well	be, extremely, fairly, very	tour guide, study guide, travel guide	lead a team, lead a discussion, lead by example, lead the way, lead the charge	effectively, efficiently, properly, be difficult to, be easy to, learn (how) to, nicely, perfectly well, very well, be able to, can, have to, on, without, manage on your own, nicely, perfectly well, very well, be able to, can, have to, on, without, manage on your own, nicely, perfectly well, very well, be able to, can, have to, on, without, manage on your own, nicely, perfectly well, very well, be able to, can, have to, on, without, manage on your own, effectively, efficiently, properly, be difficult to, be easy to, learn (how) to
Antônimos	neglect, abandon	indirect, ambiguous, evasive	follower, ignorant	follow, distract	neglect, abandon, mismanage
Erros comuns	Confused with 'conduct' as a noun vs. verb., Incorrectly using it without an object, e.g., 'conduct a meeting' instead of just 'conduct'., Mixing up 'conduct' with similar verbs like 'perform' or 'carry out'.	Using 'direct' incorrectly with reflexive pronouns (e.g., 'direct himself')., Confusing 'direct' with 'indirect'., Mixing up the emotional tone; using 'direct' when a softer approach is needed.	Confused with 'guidance' as in emotional support., Using 'guide' as a verb when referring to a pre-prepared document instead of a person., Mistakenly pluralizing 'guide' when referring to a type of book.	Confused with 'leed' for the verb and 'lead' for the metal., Using 'lead' as a noun for someone who guides a team, instead of 'leader'., Mixing up present and past forms (leading vs. led).	Using 'manage' without an object, e.g., 'I manage.' without specifying what is being managed., Confusing with 'managing' when the present participle is not needed., Incorrectly using 'manage' as a synonym for 'administer' in non-administrative contexts.
Notas de uso	Use 'conduct' em contextos formais, como negócios ou pesquisa. Não é adequado para conversas casuais ou escrita informal. Use ‘conduct’ in formal contexts, such as business or research. It is not suitable for casual conversations or informal writing.	Use 'direto' para dar instruções claras ou se comunicar abertamente. Funciona em contextos formais e informais, mas cuidado para não parecer muito direto demais em situações delicadas. Use 'direct' when giving clear instructions or communicating openly. It's suitable in both formal and informal contexts, but be cautious not to come off as too blunt in sensitive situations.	Usado em contextos de navegação, assistência ou informação. Pode se referir a uma pessoa ou a um documento. Geralmente não é usado em contextos muito formais. Used in contexts involving navigation, assistance, or information. Can refer to a person or a document. Not usually used in very formal contexts.	Used when guiding or directing people, typically in a formal or informal context. Avoid using it in a literal physical sense when the context is abstract.	Comumente usado em contextos profissionais e do dia a dia. Geralmente não é usado em situações muito formais. Evite usar ao discutir situações passivas ou descontroladas. Commonly used in both professional and everyday contexts. Not usually used in highly formal situations. Avoid using when discussing passive or uncontrolled situations.

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Then they need a new route, a more direct route.

direct from Hollywood, California, our very own beatnik beauty,

Chill them niggers out and wait for the Wolf, who should be coming directly.

Then they need a new route, a more direct route.

direct from Hollywood, California, our very own beatnik beauty,

Direct

She is a guide, Neo.

The Pitt › S1 E1

Next, we'll place the guide wire,

She is a guide, Neo.

The Pitt › S1 E1

Next, we'll place the guide wire,

Guide

The Lord Of The Rings › The return of the king

the one who will lead Mordor's armies in war.

The Lord Of The Rings › The Fellowship Of The Ring

Lead them on, Aragorn.

The Lord Of The Rings › The return of the king

the one who will lead Mordor's armies in war.

The Lord Of The Rings › The Fellowship Of The Ring

Lead them on, Aragorn.

Lead

Perguntas frequentes: Conduct vs Direct vs Guide vs Lead vs Manage

Qual é a diferença entre Conduct, Direct, Guide, Lead e Manage?

Conduct: To lead or manage something, like a project or an activity. Direct: Straightforward; clear without any confusion. Guide: A person or thing that shows the way or provides help. Lead: To show the way or guide someone. Manage: To control or handle something.

Qual é mais avançada: Conduct, Direct, Guide, Lead e Manage?

Conduct é o nível mais alto, em B2, na escala CEFR.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Conduct: The scientist will conduct an experiment to test the hypothesis. Direct: She gave me a direct answer to my question. Guide: The guide helped us understand the history of the monument. Lead: She will lead the meeting tomorrow. Manage: I need to manage my time better to finish my homework.

Posso usar Conduct, Direct, Guide, Lead e Manage de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Conduct, Direct, Guide, Lead e Manage são relacionadas e às vezes se sobrepõem, mas diferem em registro, frequência e uso, então trocar uma pela outra pode mudar o sentido ou o tom. Veja as diferenças acima antes de substituir.