- ˈfunction as sth
- phrasal verb
to be used or work as somethinga phrase that functions as an adverb[/ex]
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ˈfunction as sth
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function as sth — UK US function as sth Phrasal Verb with function({{}}/ˈfʌŋkʃən/ verb [I] ► to do a particular job or task, especially when this is not your usual job or task: »Delivery men now function as account managers equipped with tools for pricing,… … Financial and business terms
be a function of sth — ► if something is a function of something else, it is produced as the result of that thing or process: »The increased availability of part time jobs is a function of the structural changes in the labour market. Main Entry: ↑function … Financial and business terms
function — ▪ I. function func‧tion 1 [ˈfʌŋkʆn] noun 1. [countable] the purpose for which something is made or used, or the job that someone does; =role: • The main function of a cash machine is to provide people with cash when the bank is shut. • He was… … Financial and business terms
function — 1 / fVN kSFn/ noun 1 (C) the purpose that something is made for, or the job that someone does: The function of a cash machine is to provide people with cash when the bank is shut. | perform a function: In your new job you will be expected to… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
function — func|tion1 W1S3 [ˈfʌŋkʃən] n [Date: 1500 1600; : Latin; Origin: functio, from fungi to perform ] 1.) [U and C] the purpose that something has, or the job that someone or something does perform/fulfil a function ▪ In your new job you will perform… … Dictionary of contemporary English
function*/*/*/ — [ˈfʌŋkʃ(ə)n] noun I 1) [C/U] a job that something is designed to do, or the duties or responsibilities that someone has in their job The function of advertising is to create a unique image for your company.[/ex] 2) [C] a social event such as a… … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
function as somebody — ˈfunction as sb/sth derived to perform the action or the job of the thing or person mentioned • The sofa also functions as a bed. • I need money to be able to function as an artist. Main entry: ↑functionderived … Useful english dictionary
function as something — ˈfunction as sb/sth derived to perform the action or the job of the thing or person mentioned • The sofa also functions as a bed. • I need money to be able to function as an artist. Main entry: ↑functionderived … Useful english dictionary
function — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun 1 purpose/special duty of sb/sth ADJECTIVE ▪ important, useful, valuable ▪ critical, crucial, essential, key, vital … Collocations dictionary
function key — noun : any of a set of keys on a computer keyboard that have or can be programmed to have special functions * * * noun, pl ⋯ keys [count] : any one of a set of keys on a computer keyboard that have special uses * * * ˈfunction key f39 [function… … Useful english dictionary
