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function

UK
/ˈfʌŋkʃən/
US
/ˈfʌŋkʃən/

Translations

functionnoun
functions
pl
UK
/ˈfʌŋkʃən/
US
/ˈfʌŋkʃən/
The function of the heart is to pump blood throughout the body.
La fonction du cœur est de pomper le sang dans tout le corps.
Additional translations
réceptionEmploi courant en anglais britannique pour une cérémonie ou une réception sociale formelle.
Synonyms
purpose
service
system
process
mechanism
operation
activity
task
duty
role
functionverb
functioned
Past Simple
functioned
Past Participle
functioning
Gerund
UK
/ˈfʌŋkʃən/
US
/ˈfʌŋkʃən/
The new software is designed to function seamlessly with the existing system.
Le nouveau logiciel est conçu pour fonctionner parfaitement avec le système existant.
Additional translations
servir de
Synonyms
run
execute
serve
act
work
perform
operate
functionadjective
UK
/ˈfʌŋk.ʃən/
US
/ˈfʌŋk.ʃən/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., function room, function key)
Additional translations
de réceptionS’emploie surtout dans des composés comme function room.
Synonyms
ceremonial
formal
official
festive
social

Definitions

functionnoun
A specific activity or purpose of a person or thing.
The function of the heart is to pump blood throughout the body.
A large or formal social event or ceremony.
The annual charity function was attended by many celebrities.
A mathematical relation in which each element of a set is associated with an element of another set.
In the equation y = 2x + 3, y is a function of x.
The action for which a person or thing is particularly fitted or employed.
Her function in the company is to oversee the marketing department.
Computing: a named section of a program that performs a specific task and can be invoked by other parts of the program.
This function calculates the average of the input numbers.
functionverb
To work or operate in a proper or particular way.
The new software is designed to function seamlessly with the existing system.
To serve a specific purpose or role.
The old barn now functions as a community center.
functionadjective
Used before another noun to describe a space, item, or feature intended for or relating to a formal event or specific purpose.
They booked a function room for the wedding reception.
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