1. acting in a particular way; conducting oneself
Usage: present participle of ‘behave’
2. acting properly or appropriately; following rules or social expectations
Usage: often used when referring to good conduct

Examples

• The children are behaving well at the restaurant.
• She’s been behaving strangely since yesterday.
• The dog is behaving better after training.
• He’s behaving like a professional in the meeting.
• The students were behaving appropriately during the assembly.
• Stop behaving like a child and listen to me.
• The machine is behaving normally again after the repair.