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to function

to function

441 2.6
To work in a particular role or job
  • verb
  • /ˈfʌŋkʃən/
translation icon : funcionar
  • During this stage, an assessment is made of capacity to function within the community.
  • function effectively
  • function well
  • fully functioning

It changes the way you function and show up in the world.

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Examples

  • However, the school networks have to be open enough to function this way.

    Academic text (2011)

  • This is a tool that functions in the following way.

  • So these two, I think function best for writing.

  • Yeah, like, how do you, how do you function as a young man?

  • Even with water being on it, you can still function just fine.

  • - I cannot function in these conditions.

    The Producers (2005)

  • This means your vehicle will cease to function.

    My Favorite Martian (1999)

  • It changes the way you function and show up in the world.

    Jay Shetty Podcast

  • We don't know how to function outside of the Program.

    Tin Soldier (2025)

  • In order to succeed in this job, you need to be able to function well under pressure.

Synonyms

to go
vsto function
∞ 1.0

To start working or be able to work, especially a machine

is about performing a general role or purpose rather than only starting action
to work
vsto function
∞ 1.0

To function correctly, as a machine or device

is more about fulfilling a particular role or purpose rather than only being effective
to run
vsto function
∞ 2.2

To make a machine or device work

is about performing a role itself rather than keeping something in action
to serve
vsto function
∞ 1.8

To be used for a specific purpose or to help achieve something

is about performing a role generally not only for one specific use
to operate
vsto function
506 2.8

To make a machine or system work as it should

is about performing a role itself rather than being caused to do so
to act
vsto function
279 1.0

Have an effect or work in a certain way

is about doing a role continuously or generally rather than doing it briefly
to act as
vsto function
199 2.6

Serve in the role of a person or thing

is broader and covers performing a general purpose beyond taking another role

Antonyms

to malfunction
72 4.2

To stop working correctly, as a machine or device

Compounds

bodily function
  • Specialized
8 2.4

A natural process in the body, like breathing or digestion

cognitive function
  • Specialized
6 4.1

The ability to think, remember, and understand

wave function
  • Specialized
5 8.0

A math rule in quantum physics that shows how likely a particle is to be in a certain place

social function
  • Formal
4 3.5

A formal event where people meet for a special purpose

function call
  • Specialized
1 4.4

An instruction in a program that runs a small piece of code and then returns

control function
  • Specialized
1 6.1

A feature in a computer program that manages how data are recorded, processed and sent

exponential function
  • Specialized
1 6.8

A rule that gives a number by raising a fixed number to a variable's power

linear function
  • Specialized
1 4.7

A rule that makes a straight line on a graph

characteristic function
  • Specialized
8.5

A graph that shows how a device's output changes when input voltage changes

circular function
  • Specialized
7.9

A function like sine or cosine that gives the ratio of two sides in a right triangle for an angle

complex function
  • Specialized
8.5

A function that has two or more variables and shows complicated behavior

derived function
  • Specialized
7.5

A function that shows the slope of another function at each point

domain of a function
  • Specialized
7.0

All input values that give a valid output for a function

function word
  • Specialized
1.0

A word that shows the grammar of a sentence, like and or the

localization of function
  • Specialized
6.6

Certain parts of the brain or body do specific jobs

mathematical function
  • Specialized
4.3

A rule that gives each item in one group exactly one item in another group

metric function
  • Specialized
9.0

A function that gives the distance between two points in a space

inverse function
  • Specialized
7.4

A function that reverses another function so you get the original number back

range of a function
  • Specialized
7.4

All the possible values a rule gives when you put numbers in

onto function
  • Specialized
9.6

A rule that gives every possible output from some input

self-deletion function
  • Specialized
7.5

A feature that automatically removes files or messages after a set time

sentential function
  • Specialized
9.9

An expression with gaps that becomes a sentence when you fill them with words

surjective function
  • Specialized
9.9

A rule that gives every output value at least one input value

threshold function
  • Specialized
8.5

A function that gives 1 when an input is above a fixed number and 0 when not

trigonometric function
  • Specialized
6.8

A rule that gives numbers for angles using two side lengths in a right triangle, like sine or cosine

single-valued function
  • Specialized
7.4

A rule that gives exactly one output for each input

wave function
  • Specialized
6.5

A math rule that shows how a wave moves and its size

How Well

to operate
506 2.8
to function
441 2.6
to break
∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

function infinitive
functioned past
functioned past participle
functioning present participle
functions third person singular

Etymology

The verb function comes from the Latin verb fungi meaning 'to perform' or 'do', so to function is simply to 'work' or to do the job you are meant to do.