انگلیسی

function

gb/fˈʌŋkʃən/ us/fˈʌŋkʃən/
B1 انگلیسی
~ 800
معنی‌ها
۰ معنی
اسم B1 entity
1

Purpose or role of something

The job or use of something or someone.

الگوی کاربرد: the function of [something] is to [verb]
اشتباه رایج:
Learners sometimes confuse 'function' with 'event' when talking about purpose.
هم‌معنی‌ها
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.)
متضادها
dysfunction (Refers to the failure to serve the intended purpose.)
ترکیب‌های رایج
primary function |serve a function |perform a function |important function
موضوع‌ها
daily life |work |technology |core_vocabulary
نمونه‌ها
  • 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.
نمونه‌های زبان‌آموزی
  • 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.

الگوی کاربرد: attend a function
اشتباه رایج:
Learners may confuse this meaning with 'purpose', especially in writing.
هم‌معنی‌ها
event (More general; can refer to any occurrence, not necessarily formal.) | gathering (Usually more informal and smaller in scale.)
متضادها
private gathering (An informal or personal meeting rather than a formal event.)
ترکیب‌های رایج
official function |charity function |attend a function
موضوع‌ها
social |business |daily_life |relationships
نمونه‌ها
  • 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.
نمونه‌های زبان‌آموزی
  • 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.

الگوی کاربرد: call a function
اشتباه رایج:
Learners sometimes mix up 'function' with 'command', though they are not always the same.
هم‌معنی‌ها
method (In object-oriented programming, refers to a function associated with an object.)
متضادها
variable (Stores data rather than performing an action.)
ترکیب‌های رایج
define a function |call a function |function parameters
موضوع‌ها
technology |computing
نمونه‌ها
  • 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.
نمونه‌های زبان‌آموزی
  • 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.

الگوی کاربرد: [something] functions as [something]
هم‌معنی‌ها
operate (Emphasizes the act of running or being in motion.) | work (More informal and general term for operating correctly.)
متضادها
malfunction (Means to fail to work correctly.)
ترکیب‌های رایج
function properly |function effectively |no longer functions
موضوع‌ها
daily life |technology |core_vocabulary
نمونه‌ها
  • The machine no longer functions after the power surge.
  • My phone still functions despite the cracked screen.
  • The old elevator doesn't function anymore.
نمونه‌های زبان‌آموزی
  • My watch does not function now.
  • This car still functions well.
  • The light will not function without power.
دستور زبان
صورت پایه
function
IPA
GB/fˈʌŋkʃən/
US/fˈʌŋkʃən/
هجاها و تکیه
func - tion (۲ هجا)
Stress on 1st syllable (func)
صورت‌های واژه
Noun
  • Base: function
  • Plural: function, functions
Verb
  • Base: function
  • 3rd Person Singular: functions
  • Present Participle: functioning
  • Past: functioned
خانوادهٔ واژه
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
عبارت‌ها

function as

1
/fˈʌŋkʃən ˈæz/
fixed phrase

Serve the role of something else

To do the job of something else.

نمونه‌ها
  • 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.

نمونه‌ها
  • 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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