performing

UK /pɚˈfɔɹmɪŋ/ US /pɚˈfɔɹmɪŋ/

noun 1

Definitions

noun

A performance.

Yet the misfortune of his life, his vast attempts but most inadequate performings, failing to accomplish any one masterpiece, seems to mark the closing of an era.

Collocations

ADJ.

active, best, capable, cute, good, large, lewd, little

The performing arts center hosted the most talented and capable dancers from across the region.

VERB + PERFORMING

accused, assisted, center, love, make-up, stopped, tune

She stopped performing in public after the accident left her with chronic pain.

PERFORMING + NOUN

action, artists, arts, audiences, autopsy, concerto, deeds, dissection

The performing arts have always been an important part of our cultural heritage.

PREP.

in, in, on

She was nervous about performing in front of such a large audience.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

noun — the performance of a part or role in a drama

acting
playing
playacting

Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases

Example Bank

Yet the misfortune of his life, his vast attempts but most inadequate performings, failing to accomplish any one masterpiece, seems to mark the closing of an era.

Wiktionary

Jimmy is to some extent capable of performing this operation.

Tatoeba · #53373

They assisted him in performing the operation.

Tatoeba · #307326

In the year 2000, the French health system had been selected by the WHO as the best performing in terms of dispensing and organizing healthcare.

Tatoeba · #425059

That finch is performing its cute little dentistry on a crocodile over there.

Tatoeba · #712822

The group is still performing. Why are you leaving?

Tatoeba · #885401

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