1 [VN] to do sth, such as a piece of work, task or duty:
to perform an experiment / a miracle / a ceremony * She performs an important role in our organization. * This operation has never been performed in this country. * A computer can perform many tasks at once.
2 to entertain an audience by playing a piece of music, acting in a play, etc:
[VN] to perform somersaults / magic tricks * The play was first performed in 1987. * I'd like to hear it performed live. * [V] to perform on the flute * I'm looking forward to seeing you perform.
3 [V] ~ (well / badly / poorly) to work or function well or badly:
The engine seems to be performing well. * The company has been performing poorly over the past year. * If Owen performs (= performs well) then I believe England can win. * She performed less well in the second test.
IDIOMS see MIRACLE
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Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
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Is perform a noun, verb, or something else?
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