transitive. To undertake to carry out (a particular task); to conduct (a class, lesson, etc.); to undertake to perform (a part). Cf. to take part at…

To fulfil, discharge (an office, a function). Also, formerly, †To perform the functions of (an official position).

transitive. To perform the duties of (an office, charge, etc.). Also: to go through, complete the fixed term of (an office or role).

transitive. To perform (a duty for which one has personal responsibility); to fulfil (an office or its functions); to carry out or successfully…

transitive. To discharge the duties of (an office) or fulfil (the function) of something, esp. as a substitute or replacement. Obsolete.

transitive. To carry out, execute, perform (an office, duty, function, task, etc.) satisfactorily or successfully.

To perform or discharge (an employment, office, etc.). Obsolete. (Common in 17th cent.)

transitive. To fulfil (an office or its functions); to perform, discharge.

transitive. To hold or be invested with (a title); to fulfil or discharge the functions and responsibilities associated with (a position).