performance
gb/pɚfˈɔɹməns/ us/pɚfˈɔɹməns/
A2
English
~ 800
előadás, alakítás, fellépés, teljesítmény, teljesítés, elvégzés, végrehajtás
NOUN
A2
1
Usage pattern:
a performance of [something]
The band gave an amazing performance last night.
A zenekarnak tegnap este fantasztikus fellépése volt.
Her performance in the play received great reviews.
A darabban nyújtott alakítása nagyszerű kritikákat kapott.
We attended a live performance at the theater.
Learner examples
The singer gave a good performance.
Az énekesnek jó fellépése volt.
We saw a dance performance.
Láttunk egy táncelőadást.
The actor's performance was very strong.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'performance' with 'practice' or 'rehearsal', which happen before the real event.
Meaning
Act of presenting entertainment
Collocations
live performance
|stage performance
|musical performance
|give a performance
|public performance
Synonyms
show (More informal; can refer to any entertainment event, not necessarily live.)
|
presentation (More formal; can apply to non-entertainment contexts.)
Antonyms
rehearsal (Refers to practice before the actual entertainment event.)
Themes
arts
|entertainment
|arts_entertainment
Definition
When someone acts, dances, sings, or plays music for people to watch or listen to.
The act of presenting a play, concert, or other entertainment for an audience.
NOUN
B1
2
teljesítmény
B1
Usage pattern:
the performance of [someone/something]
Her performance at work has improved this year.
Idén javult a munkahelyi teljesítménye.
The car's performance on rough roads is excellent.
Az autó kiválóan teljesít rossz utakon.
We need to monitor the machine's performance closely.
Learner examples
His job performance is very good.
Nagyon jó a munkateljesítménye.
This phone has good performance.
Ennek a telefonnak jó a teljesítménye.
The team's performance was poor.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'performance' with 'result'; 'performance' is about the quality of doing something, not just the outcome.
Meaning
Quality of doing a task
Collocations
job performance
|performance review
|improve performance
|high performance
|poor performance
Synonyms
achievement (Focuses more on results rather than the process.)
|
output (Often used for measurable work results, especially in technical contexts.)
Antonyms
failure (Complete lack of success in doing the task.)
Themes
business
|daily life
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definition
How well a person or thing works or does a job.
The quality or standard of how well someone or something carries out a task or activity.
NOUN
B2
3
Usage pattern:
the performance of [an action/duty/task]
The company's performance of its contractual obligations was timely.
A cég szerződéses kötelezettségeinek teljesítése határidőben történt.
Performance of these tasks requires great care.
Ezeknek a feladatoknak az elvégzése nagy körültekintést igényel.
He was praised for his performance of community service.
Learner examples
She was thanked for her performance of the job.
Megköszönték neki a munka elvégzését.
The performance of the work took two days.
A munka elvégzése két napot vett igénybe.
His performance of the duty was fast.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this with 'show' meaning; this sense is about doing duties, not entertaining people.
Meaning
Carrying out an action or duty
Collocations
performance of duties
|performance of obligations
|performance under contract
Synonyms
execution (More formal; common in legal and technical contexts.)
|
implementation (Focuses on putting a plan into action.)
Antonyms
neglect (Failure to perform duties or tasks.)
Themes
formal
|law
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The act of doing something that you have to do.
The act of doing or carrying out an action, duty, or task.
Grammar
Dictionary form
performance
IPA
GB/pɚfˈɔɹməns/
US/pɚfˈɔɹməns/
Syllables & stress
per - form - ance (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (per)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: performance
- Plural: performance, performances
Word family
Forms
performances
noun
Related words
outperform
verb C1
Negative and opposite forms
underperform
verb B2
Advanced or less common
performative
adjective
Expressions
give a performance
1/ɡˈɪv ə pɚfˈɔɹməns/
fixed phrase
Present an entertainment event
To act, sing, dance, or play music for people to watch or listen to.
Examples
- The orchestra will give a performance at the city hall tonight.
- She gave a wonderful performance in the school play.
high-performance
1/hˈaɪ pɚfˈɔɹməns/
fixed phrase
Working with great efficiency/power
Able to work very well and quickly compared to others.
Examples
- They bought a high-performance sports car.
- Our company produces high-performance computers for gaming.
performance review
1/pɚfˈɔɹməns ɹɪvjˈu/
fixed phrase
Employee work evaluation meeting
A formal meeting where a boss talks about how well you are doing your job.
Examples
- My annual performance review is scheduled for next week.
- During the performance review, we discussed my strengths and areas to improve.