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אנגלית

function

gb/fˈʌŋkʃən/ us/fˈʌŋkʃən/
B1 אנגלית
~ 800
משמעויות
0 משמעויות
שם עצם B1 entity
1

Purpose or role of something

The job or use of something or someone.

תבנית שימוש: the function of [something] is to [verb]
טעות נפוצה:
Learners sometimes confuse 'function' with 'event' when talking about purpose.
מילים נרדפות
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.)
הפכים
dysfunction (Refers to the failure to serve the intended purpose.)
צירופים
primary function |serve a function |perform a function |important function
נושאים
daily life |work |technology |core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
  • 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.
דוגמאות ללומדים
  • 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.
שם עצם B2 event
2

Formal social gathering

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

תבנית שימוש: attend a function
טעות נפוצה:
Learners may confuse this meaning with 'purpose', especially in writing.
מילים נרדפות
event (More general; can refer to any occurrence, not necessarily formal.) | gathering (Usually more informal and smaller in scale.)
הפכים
private gathering (An informal or personal meeting rather than a formal event.)
צירופים
official function |charity function |attend a function
נושאים
social |business |daily_life |relationships
דוגמאות
  • 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.
דוגמאות ללומדים
  • I went to a school function yesterday.
  • He spoke at a company function.
  • They met at a wedding function.
שם עצם 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.

תבנית שימוש: call a function
טעות נפוצה:
Learners sometimes mix up 'function' with 'command', though they are not always the same.
מילים נרדפות
method (In object-oriented programming, refers to a function associated with an object.)
הפכים
variable (Stores data rather than performing an action.)
צירופים
define a function |call a function |function parameters
נושאים
technology |computing
דוגמאות
  • 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.
דוגמאות ללומדים
  • I wrote a function to add two numbers.
  • This game has a save function.
  • We use a print function to show text.
פועל B1 action
4

Operate or work properly

To work or do what it is supposed to do.

תבנית שימוש: [something] functions as [something]
מילים נרדפות
operate (Emphasizes the act of running or being in motion.) | work (More informal and general term for operating correctly.)
הפכים
malfunction (Means to fail to work correctly.)
צירופים
function properly |function effectively |no longer functions
נושאים
daily life |technology |core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
  • The machine no longer functions after the power surge.
  • My phone still functions despite the cracked screen.
  • The old elevator doesn't function anymore.
דוגמאות ללומדים
  • My watch does not function now.
  • This car still functions well.
  • The light will not function without power.
דקדוק
צורת המילון
function
IPA
GB/fˈʌŋkʃən/
US/fˈʌŋkʃən/
הברות והטעמה
func - tion (2 הברות)
Stress on 1st syllable (func)
צורות המילה
Noun
  • Base: function
  • Plural: function, functions
Verb
  • Base: function
  • 3rd Person Singular: functions
  • Present Participle: functioning
  • Past: functioned
משפחת מילים
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
ביטויים

function as

1
/fˈʌŋkʃən ˈæz/
fixed phrase

Serve the role of something else

To do the job of something else.

דוגמאות
  • 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.

דוגמאות
  • 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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