per·form
Pronounced:
/pɚˈfoɚm/
Function:
verbInflected forms:
per·forms; per·formed; per·form·ingMeaning:
1 [+ obj] : to do an action or activity that usually requires training or skill ▪ The doctor had to perform surgery immediately. ▪ A team of six scientists performed [=carried out] the experiment. ▪ He has been unable to perform [=complete, fulfill] his duties since the accident. ▪ The magician performed some amazing tricks. ▪ The gymnasts performed their routines perfectly. ▪ You are required to perform 50 hours of community service. ▪ The wedding (ceremony) was performed by a justice of the peace. = A justice of the peace performed the wedding (ceremony). ▪ You can't expect me to perform miracles. [=to do something that is impossible]
2 : to entertain an audience by singing, acting, etc. [no obj] ▪ The band will be performing on the main stage. ▪ She's a wonderful singer who loves to perform before a live audience. [+ obj] ▪ The band will perform songs from their new album. ▪ The class performed the play for the school. ▪ He performed [=acted] the part/role of Othello. [=he played Othello; he said the words and did the actions of the character Othello]
3 [no obj] —used to describe how effective or successful someone or something is ▪ The stock market is performing well/badly. ▪ The engine/computer was performing poorly. ▪ I perform best under pressure.
2 : to entertain an audience by singing, acting, etc. [no obj] ▪ The band will be performing on the main stage. ▪ She's a wonderful singer who loves to perform before a live audience. [+ obj] ▪ The band will perform songs from their new album. ▪ The class performed the play for the school. ▪ He performed [=acted] the part/role of Othello. [=he played Othello; he said the words and did the actions of the character Othello]
3 [no obj] —used to describe how effective or successful someone or something is ▪ The stock market is performing well/badly. ▪ The engine/computer was performing poorly. ▪ I perform best under pressure.