function

Definition

  • noun: the special purpose or activity for which a thing exists or is used
  • noun: professional or official position
  • verb: to work or operate
  • verb: to have a function
  • usually + 'as'
  • synonyms: performance, activity, duty

Examples

  • Height is 'a function of' age in children. [=the height of children increases as their age increases]

  • His bad health has prevented him from being able to 'function' effectively in recent weeks.

  • Her chief/main/primary/principal 'function' is to provide expert legal advice.

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