perform.

To do (something); to execute.

The scientists performed several experiments.

It took him only twenty minutes to perform the task.

To exhibit an expected pattern of behavior; to function; to work.

The new employee performs well.

To exhibit an expected pattern of behavior; to function; to work. Of a man, to be able to initiate or fulfill an act of sexual intercourse.

To act in a way set forth in a contract. 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.

To act in a way set forth in a contract. To fulfill contractually agreed-to terms.

They entered into an agreement and now they are obliged to perform.

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.

To behave theatrically so as to give the impression of (a quality, character trait, etc.); to feign.

The accused only performed remorse.

Of a social actor, to behave in certain ways. To behave in accordance with, and thereby in turn shape, (a social notion or role).

perform masculinity

perform authority

Of a social actor, to behave in certain ways. To behave in ways that carry meaning in social contexts.

Individuals in societies perform all the time.