CEFR B1

performing

verb

Meaning

Engaging in an activity, task, or action, especially one that requires skill or training, such as acting, singing, or playing a musical instrument.

Examples

The actors were performing the play for the first time.
She is performing surgery on the patient.

Synonyms: doing, acting, executing, undertaking, enacting

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performing (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /pərˈfɔːrmɪŋ/

Definition

Engaging in an activity, task, or action, especially one that requires skill or training, such as acting, singing, or playing a musical instrument.

Examples

The actors were performing the play for the first time.
She is performing surgery on the patient.
The company is performing well in the stock market.

How to Use performing

perform for (prepositional phrase): To give a show or entertainment to a specific audience. — "The band will be performing for thousands of fans tonight."
perform on (prepositional phrase): To play a musical instrument or perform a specific action on a particular stage or platform. — "She is performing on the piano at the concert."
perform with (prepositional phrase): To do something together with another person or group. — "The dancers will perform with the orchestra."

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