Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
perform-a-play
verb phrase
/pərˈfɔrm ə pleɪ/
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Definition
To enact a theatrical production in front of an audience.
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Examples
- The students will perform a play at the annual school drama festival.
- The actors prepared diligently to perform the play in front of a packed theater.
- Last night, they performed a play that captivated the entire audience.
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Meaning
To take on roles and act out a story or script in a theatrical setting, engaging an audience through drama and presentation.
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Synonyms
- act out
- stage a play
- present a drama
- depict