performing Definition

perform
verb performed, performing

1. To carry out (a task, job, action, etc); to do or accomplish.

Thesaurus: do, execute, achieve, accomplish, fulfil, complete, finish, bring about, carry out, work.
2. To fulfil (a function) or provide (a service, etc).
tr & intr
3. To act, sing, play, dance, etc (a play, song, piece of music, dance, etc) to entertain an audience.

Thesaurus: act, dramatize, play, enact, present, execute, stage, represent, produce.
intr
4. Said eg of an engine: to function.
intr
5. To conduct oneself, especially when presenting oneself for assessment.

Example: performs well in interviews
intr
6. Said of commercial products, shares, currencies, etc: to fare in competition.

Derivative: performable
adj

Derivative: performer
noun

Someone who acts, sings, dances, etc to entertain an audience
Thesaurus: actor, actress, player, thespian, trouper.

Etymology: 14c: from French parfournir.

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performing
adj

1. Referring to something or someone that performs.
2. Trained to perform tricks.

Example: performing circus dogs