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الإنجليزية

function

gb/fˈʌŋkʃən/ us/fˈʌŋkʃən/
B1 الإنجليزية
~ 800
المعاني
0 معنى
اسم B1 entity
1

Purpose or role of something

The job or use of something or someone.

نمط الاستخدام: the function of [something] is to [verb]
خطأ شائع:
Learners sometimes confuse 'function' with 'event' when talking about purpose.
المرادفات
role (Often refers to a person's position or responsibilities rather than an object's purpose.) | purpose (Focuses more on the reason something exists rather than how it operates.)
الأضداد
dysfunction (Refers to the failure to serve the intended purpose.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
primary function |serve a function |perform a function |important function
الموضوعات
daily life |work |technology |core_vocabulary
أمثلة
  • The main function of the heart is to pump blood.
  • This button's function is to start the machine.
  • Her function in the team is to manage schedules.
  • The museum serves an educational function.
  • The function of this software is data analysis.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
  • The function of a pen is to write.
  • A teacher's function is to help students learn.
  • The function of the fridge is to keep food cold.
  • The function of the phone is to make calls.
اسم B2 event
2

Formal social gathering

A big and important party or meeting, often for work or special occasions.

نمط الاستخدام: attend a function
خطأ شائع:
Learners may confuse this meaning with 'purpose', especially in writing.
المرادفات
event (More general; can refer to any occurrence, not necessarily formal.) | gathering (Usually more informal and smaller in scale.)
الأضداد
private gathering (An informal or personal meeting rather than a formal event.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
official function |charity function |attend a function
الموضوعات
social |business |daily_life |relationships
أمثلة
  • We were invited to a charity function at the hotel.
  • The mayor will speak at the official function tonight.
  • They met at a business function last year.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
  • I went to a school function yesterday.
  • He spoke at a company function.
  • They met at a wedding function.
اسم technical B2 entity
3

Named code block in programming

In computer programming, a part of code that does one job and can be used again.

نمط الاستخدام: call a function
خطأ شائع:
Learners sometimes mix up 'function' with 'command', though they are not always the same.
المرادفات
method (In object-oriented programming, refers to a function associated with an object.)
الأضداد
variable (Stores data rather than performing an action.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
define a function |call a function |function parameters
الموضوعات
technology |computing
أمثلة
  • This program has a search function for finding files.
  • You can define your own functions in the script.
  • The login process is handled by this function.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
  • I wrote a function to add two numbers.
  • This game has a save function.
  • We use a print function to show text.
فعل B1 action
4

Operate or work properly

To work or do what it is supposed to do.

نمط الاستخدام: [something] functions as [something]
المرادفات
operate (Emphasizes the act of running or being in motion.) | work (More informal and general term for operating correctly.)
الأضداد
malfunction (Means to fail to work correctly.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
function properly |function effectively |no longer functions
الموضوعات
daily life |technology |core_vocabulary
أمثلة
  • The machine no longer functions after the power surge.
  • My phone still functions despite the cracked screen.
  • The old elevator doesn't function anymore.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
  • My watch does not function now.
  • This car still functions well.
  • The light will not function without power.
القواعد
الصيغة المعجمية
function
IPA
GB/fˈʌŋkʃən/
US/fˈʌŋkʃən/
المقاطع والنبر
func - tion (٢ مقاطع)
Stress on 1st syllable (func)
تصريفات الكلمة
Noun
  • Base: function
  • Plural: function, functions
Verb
  • Base: function
  • 3rd Person Singular: functions
  • Present Participle: functioning
  • Past: functioned
عائلة الكلمة
Forms
functions noun functioning verb functioned verb
Core family
functional adjective B1
Related words
functionally adverb functionality noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
dysfunction noun B2 dysfunctional adjective malfunction noun B2
التعبيرات

function as

1
/fˈʌŋkʃən ˈæz/
fixed phrase

Serve the role of something else

To do the job of something else.

أمثلة
  • This room functions as both an office and a guest bedroom.
  • Her phone functions as her camera when she travels.

in full functioning order

1
/ˈɪn fˈʊl fˈʌŋkʃənɪŋ ˈɔɹdɚ/
fixed phrase

Operating completely and correctly

Working fully and without problems.

أمثلة
  • The car was in full functioning order before the trip.
  • We need to make sure all systems are in full functioning order.
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