Definition of perform - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
entertainmenttr. present a form of entertainment to an audiencetr.
- The magician will perform at the party tonight..
2.
tasktr. carry out a task or actiontr.
- He will perform the experiment carefully.
3.
functionalityintr. function or work as expectedintr.
- The machine performs well under pressure.
4.
contractstr. TECH. fulfill terms of a contracttr. TECH.
- They must perform the duties outlined in the agreement.
Expressions with perform
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achieve amazing results that seem impossible
The doctor was able to perform miracles and save the patient's life.
maintain stability between conflicting demands
The politician performed a balancing act to satisfy both parties.
suddenly leave or vanish without explanation
He performed a disappearing act right before the meeting started.
achieve something amazing or impossible
The doctor managed to perform a miracle and saved the patient's life.
achieve amazing results or effects
The new coach managed to perform wonders with the team.
make a complete change in opinion or policy
The politician performed a volte-face on the new law.
succeed and stay calm in demanding situations
She can perform under pressure during finals.
wash body or parts for religious or ritual reasons
He must perform ablutions before entering the temple.
wash oneself for religious or ritual purposes
He performed his ablutions before the morning prayer.
do what is expected or required in a role
She always performs her duties with great care.
Origin of perform
Old French, parfournir (to accomplish)
Terms with perform included in their meaning
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activity
perform an action or task
action
perform an action or task
computer
on-screen icon to perform an action
technology
controls on a device to perform specific functions
movement
perform a set of choreographed steps with your body
guidance
detailed directions on how to perform a task
music
perform music using a musical instrument
success
succeed or perform excellently in a task
behavior
perform an action that leads to an unintended result
music
perform music using an instrument or voice
games
perform an action when it is your time
action
undertake or perform an action
acting
perform in a theatrical production or movie
succeed
perform exceptionally well
theater
perform a role in a play
take turns
do or perform in turn repeatedly
medical
unable to perform due to physical or mental impairment
operation
operate or perform as specified
employment
pay someone to perform a service
capability
ability to perform actions or tasks
religious leader
person authorized to perform religious ceremonies
music
perform lyrics rhythmically over a beat
work
perform a duty or fulfill a role
maintenance
perform maintenance on a machine or vehicle
Examples of perform in a sentence
The band is set to perform at the festival. She will perform the task with precision. The robot can perform complex calculations quickly. The software performs efficiently on older hardware. This engine performs reliably in extreme conditions. The company failed to perform the contract obligations.
He agreed to perform the contract as specified.
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- French:se produire, exécuter, ...
- German:auftreten, durchführen, ...
- Italian:eseguire, svolgere, ...
- Spanish:presentar, realizar, ...
- Portuguese:atuar, realizar, ...
- Chinese:表演, 进行, ...
- Japanese:演じる, 行う, ...
- Arabic:أَدَّى, نَفَّذَ, ...
- Hebrew:לְהוֹפִיעַ, לְבַצֵּעַ, ...
- Russian:выступать, выполнять, ...
- Ukrainian:виступати, виконувати, ...
- Hindi:प्रस्तुति देना, करना, ...
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