performing

Verb

perform (third-person singular simple present performs, present participle performing, simple past and past participle performed)

1. (transitive) To do (something); to execute.
   • The scientists performed several experiments.
2. (intransitive) To exhibit an expected pattern of behavior; to function; to work.
   • The new employee performs well.
   1. (intransitive, uncommon) Of a man, to be able to initiate or fulfill an act of sexual intercourse.
3. (transitive) To act in accordance with (a contract); to fulfill one’s terms of (a contract).
   • Failure to perform a contract on time may constitute a breach of contract.
4. (intransitive) To fulfill contractually agreed-to terms.
   • They entered into an agreement and now they are obliged to perform.
5. (ambitransitive) To do (something) in front of an audience, such as acting or music, often in order to entertain.
   • She will perform in the play.

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