function — ozdic

Collocations

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1

(noun.) purpose/special duty of sb/sth

ADJ

crucial, essential, important, useful, valuable, vital | chief, main, major, primary, prime

dual

The new smartphone serves a dual function as both a camera and a video recorder.

bodily, brain, liver, mental, etc.

The doctor explained that the medication helps restore normal brain function after the stroke.

VERB + FUNCTION

have

carry out, fulfil, perform, serve

The heart performs the vital function of pumping blood throughout the body.

2

(noun.) important social event

ADJ

charity, official, social

My parents hosted a social function at their house last Saturday evening.

VERB + FUNCTION

hold | attend, go to

FUNCTION + NOUN

room

The company hired the function room at the leisure centre for their annual staff party.

3

(verb.)

ADV

effectively, efficiently, smoothly, successfully, well | perfectly

correctly, normally, properly

The heating system functioned properly throughout the cold winter months.

adequately, satisfactorily

The old refrigerator still functioned satisfactorily despite being twenty years old.

independently

The new software functions independently, so it doesn't need constant updates from the main server.

actually

The old printer still actually functions, even though everyone thought it was broken.

still

Despite the power outage, the hospital still functioned normally throughout the night.

VERB + FUNCTION

be able/unable to, can/could

Without enough sleep, your brain cannot function at its best the next day.

begin to | continue to | cease to

PHRASES

fully functioning

The new hospital wing became fully functioning after the staff completed their training.

Definitions

noun

1

What something does or is used for.

Many genes with reproductive roles also have antibacterial and immune functions, which indicate that the threat of microbial attack on the sperm or egg may be a major influence on rapid evolution during reproduction.

Glu Mobile, who realigned its workforce towards centralized GaaS functions last year, announced earlier this month that it will shut down GameSpy Technology on May 31. The service provides multiplayer functionality for dozens of games on consoles, computers and mobile devices.

2

A professional or official position.

3

An official or social occasion.

Our hotel is hosting a function for all the warehouse workers on the night of April 18.

4

An official or social occasion.

5

Something which is dependent on or stems from another thing; a result or concomitant.

Though most of the cases here cover European encounters with non-Europeans, it is not the intention of the book to give the impression that genocide is a function of European colonialism and imperialism alone.

verb

1

To have a function.

2

To carry out a function; to be in action.

Although the laying workers functioned in a queenlike manner, they were unable to suppress ovarian development as effectively as the queen.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

noun — the actions and activities assigned to or required or expect

noun — what something is used for

noun — a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program

routine
subroutine
subprogram
procedure

noun — a vaguely specified social event

noun — (mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element

verb — perform duties attached to a particular office or place or f

officiate

verb — perform as expected when applied

verb — serve a purpose, role, or function

serve

Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases

Example Bank

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01

Many genes with reproductive roles also have antibacterial and immune functions, which indicate that the threat of microbial attack on the sperm or egg may be a major influence on rapid evolution duri

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02

Glu Mobile, who realigned its workforce towards centralized GaaS functions last year, announced earlier this month that it will shut down GameSpy Technology on May 31. The service provides multiplayer

Wiktionary

03

Our hotel is hosting a function for all the warehouse workers on the night of April 18.

Wiktionary

04

Although the laying workers functioned in a queenlike manner, they were unable to suppress ovarian development as effectively as the queen.

Wiktionary

05

Some English adverbs function as adjectives.

Tatoeba · #26310

06

The motor does not function properly.

Tatoeba · #31134

Usage Notes

i Register

In some senses, function is marked as slang. Watch for register when choosing this word.