ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ

function

gb/fˈʌŋkʃən/ us/fˈʌŋkʃən/
B1 ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ
~ 800
ਅਰਥ
0 ਅਰਥ
ਨਾਂਵ B1 entity
1

Purpose or role of something

The job or use of something or someone.

ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ: the function of [something] is to [verb]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners sometimes confuse 'function' with 'event' when talking about purpose.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
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.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
dysfunction (Refers to the failure to serve the intended purpose.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
primary function |serve a function |perform a function |important function
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
daily life |work |technology |core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • 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.
ਨਾਂਵ B2 event
2

Formal social gathering

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

ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ: attend a function
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners may confuse this meaning with 'purpose', especially in writing.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
event (More general; can refer to any occurrence, not necessarily formal.) | gathering (Usually more informal and smaller in scale.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
private gathering (An informal or personal meeting rather than a formal event.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
official function |charity function |attend a function
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
social |business |daily_life |relationships
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • I went to a school function yesterday.
  • He spoke at a company function.
  • They met at a wedding function.
ਨਾਂਵ 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.

ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ: call a function
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners sometimes mix up 'function' with 'command', though they are not always the same.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
method (In object-oriented programming, refers to a function associated with an object.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
variable (Stores data rather than performing an action.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
define a function |call a function |function parameters
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
technology |computing
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • I wrote a function to add two numbers.
  • This game has a save function.
  • We use a print function to show text.
ਕਿਰਿਆ B1 action
4

Operate or work properly

To work or do what it is supposed to do.

ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ: [something] functions as [something]
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
operate (Emphasizes the act of running or being in motion.) | work (More informal and general term for operating correctly.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
malfunction (Means to fail to work correctly.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
function properly |function effectively |no longer functions
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
daily life |technology |core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • The machine no longer functions after the power surge.
  • My phone still functions despite the cracked screen.
  • The old elevator doesn't function anymore.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • My watch does not function now.
  • This car still functions well.
  • The light will not function without power.
ਵਿਆਕਰਨ
ਸ਼ਬਦਕੋਸ਼ੀ ਰੂਪ
function
IPA
GB/fˈʌŋkʃən/
US/fˈʌŋkʃən/
ਸਿਲੇਬਲ ਅਤੇ ਜ਼ੋਰ
func - tion (2 ਸਿਲੇਬਲ)
Stress on 1st syllable (func)
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਰੂਪ
Noun
  • Base: function
  • Plural: function, functions
Verb
  • Base: function
  • 3rd Person Singular: functions
  • Present Participle: functioning
  • Past: functioned
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ
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
ਅਭਿਵੈਕਤੀਆਂ

function as

1
/fˈʌŋkʃən ˈæz/
fixed phrase

Serve the role of something else

To do the job of something else.

ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • 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.

ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • 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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