perform

verb11

1. •
   to carry out an action or a job

   • The scientists performed several experiments.
   • It took him only twenty minutes to perform the task.
2. •
   To act in a way set forth in a contract.
3. •
   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. •
   To fulfill contractually agreed-to terms.

   • They entered into an agreement and now they are obliged to perform.
5. •
   To do (something) in front of an audience, such as acting or music, often in order to entertain.

   • She will perform in the play.
   • The magician performed badly—none of his tricks worked.
6. •
   To exhibit an expected pattern of behavior; to function; to work.

   • The new employee performs well.
7. •
   (euphemistic) Of a man, to be able to initiate or fulfill an act of sexual intercourse.
8. •
   Of a social actor, to behave in certain ways.
9. •
   To behave in accordance with, and thereby in turn shape, (a social notion or role).

   • Even before her seven decades as monarch began, she performed Britishness more intuitively than anyone ever had, or likely ever will again. — 2022
10. •
    To behave in ways that carry meaning in social contexts.

    • Individuals in societies perform all the time.
11. •
    To behave theatrically so as to give the impression of (a quality, character trait, etc.); to feign.

    • The accused only performed remorse.