performverb
uk/pəˈfɔːm/us/pɚˈfɔːrm/perform verb (DO)
B2 [ T ] to do an action or piece of work:
Computers can perform a variety of tasks.
The operation will be performed next week.
Most of the students performed well in the exam.
perform well/badly
to operate/not operate in a satisfactory way:
The equipment performed well during the tests.
These tyres perform badly/poorly in hot weather.
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- We usually ask interviewees to perform a few simple tasks on the computer just to test their aptitude.
- Reversing round a corner is one of the manoeuvres you are required to perform in a driving test.
- In Britain, AIDS tests are now performed on all people who offer to become blood donors.
- The operation is performed under anaesthetic.
- He performs his duties very ably.
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Acting and acts
- (your) every move idiom
- -ation
- act/do sth on your own responsibility idiom
- action
- activity
- agency
- ant
- be up to sth idiom
- feel
- gambit
- get around to sth
- give yourself over/up to sth
- go about sth
- go about your business idiom
- go through with sth
- hand
- manoeuvring
- money
- talk the talk idiom
- up to
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Machines - Functioning
perform verb (ENTERTAIN)
B1 [ I or T ] to entertain people by dancing, singing, acting, or playing music:
Thomas and Elisa performed a rousing duet for violin and piano.
She composes and performs her own music.
A major Hollywood star will be performing on stage tonight.
There are plans to ban circuses with performing animals.
More examples
- I've seen her perform on television, but never in the flesh.
- The orchestra is to perform its last ever concert tomorrow night at the Albert Hall.
- The choir will be performing the Hallelujah Chorus at the concert.
- She is performing in Birmingham tonight, on the third leg of her nationwide tour.
- They're performing twice nightly at the Playhouse Theatre.
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Playing music
- accompaniment
- accompany
- busk
- conduct
- fiddle
- fingering
- improvisation
- interpreter
- jam
- music
- raise the roof idiom
- serenade
- sight-read
- strike
- strum
- swell
- tap
- tap sth out
- tune
- virtuoso
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Celebrating & entertaining
Singing