Work and play (7)
This clue is a double definition.
'work' is the first definition.
(thesaurus)
'play' is the second definition.
(thesaurus)
'and' acts as a link.
(Other definitions for perform that I've seen before include "Carry out (action)" , "function" , "seen to make a profit?" , "Act - accomplish" , "Carry out (duties)" .)
But I've got no explanation for this one! Could you help me understand?
(Other definitions for act that I've seen before include "Take part in a play" , "Major section of a play" , "Function" , "Perform on stage" , "law passed" .)