Function (Verb)
Meaning 1
Perform as expected when applied; "The washing machine won't go unless it's plugged in"; "Does this old car still run well?"; "This old radio doesn't work anymore".
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Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
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Meaning 2
Serve a purpose, role, or function; "The tree stump serves as a table"; "The female students served as a control group"; "This table would serve very well"; "His freedom served him well"; "The table functions as a desk".
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Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
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Meaning 3
Perform duties attached to a particular office or place or function; "His wife officiated as his private secretary".
Classification
Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.
Examples
- She will officiate as the new CEO when the company's founder retires.
- He functioned as a mentor to many young entrepreneurs in the industry.
- As the chairman of the event, she will function as the host throughout the evening.
- She was known to function well as a team player and always supported her colleagues.
- Her role was to function as a mediator between the two conflicting parties in the company.