​. [transitive, intransitive] perform (something) to entertain an audience by playing a piece of music, acting in a play, etc. to perform a song/dance/play · ​.

perform ; 1 · transitive] · something to do something, such as a piece of work, task, or duty · to perform an experiment/a miracle/a ceremony ; 2 · transitive, ...

There are 21 meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb perform, eight of which are labelled obsolete. See 'Meaning & use' for definitions, usage, ...

the act of performing a play, concert, or some other form of entertainment. The performance starts at seven.

a person who performs for an audience in a show, concert, etc. Extra Examples She's a seasoned concert performer. The president was a polished television ...

perform verb (ENTERTAIN) ... to entertain people by dancing, singing, acting, or playing music: Thomas and Elisa performed a rousing duet for violin and piano.

1a person who performs for an audience in a show, concert, etc. a brilliant/polished/seasoned performer · 2a person or thing that behaves or works in the way ...

There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun performing, three of which are labelled obsolete. See 'Meaning & use' for definitions, usage, ...

1. Artistic enactment for an audience (a dramatic or musical presentation, or some other form of entertainment). Also, an individual's competence or achievement ...

[countable] the act of performing a play, concert or some other form of entertainment. The performance starts at seven. an evening performance ...