function
B1Academic AWL-1Frequent NGSL-1UK /ˈfʌŋkʃn/US /ˈfʌŋkʃn/
Meaning
noun
a special activity or purpose of a person or thing
“The club serves a useful function as a meeting place.”
verb
to work in the correct way
“We now have a functioning shower.”
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