Function | Mean of function in English Dictionary

/ˈfʌŋkʃən/

• Noun
• the special purpose or activity for which a thing exists or is used
1. The function of the heart is to pump blood through the body.
2. He believes that the true function of art is to tell the truth.
3. What functions do these programs fulfill/perform/serve?
4. infants learning to control their bodily functions
5. The instrument is chiefly used to measure and record heart function.
6. The design achieves a perfect blend of form and function.
• the job or duty of a person
1. His job combines the functions of a manager and a worker.
2. Her chief/main/primary/principal function is to provide expert legal advice.
• a large ceremony or social event
1. They went to several functions during their college reunion weekend.
2. a social function

• something (such as a quality or measurement) that is related to and changes with something else
1. Height is a function of age in children. [=the height of children increases as their age increases]
• something that results from something else
1. His personal problems are a function of [=a result of] his drinking.
• Verb
• to work or operate
1. The new machine functions well.
2. His bad health has prevented him from being able to function effectively in recent weeks.
3. Her heart now seems to be functioning normally.
4. The computer network is not yet fully functioning.
5. Stress may interfere with (the) normal functioning of the immune system.
• to have a specified function, role, or purpose
1. Teachers also function as counselors.
2. The couch was designed to also function as a bed.