vršiti

1. (of a duty, function) to perform; to carry out
   On vrši dužnost direktora dok se ne izabere novi. — He is acting director until a new one is chosen.
   Policija vrši pretres stana. — The police are searching the flat.
2. (with pritisak, uticaj) to exert
   Roditelji vrše pritisak na njega da upiše medicinu. — His parents are pressuring him to study medicine.

Typical of official style and often used with a verbal noun: vršiti kontrolu = kontrolisati.