ஆங்கிலம்

function

gb/fˈʌŋkʃən/ us/fˈʌŋkʃən/
B1 ஆங்கிலம்
~ 800
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பெயர்ச்சொல் B1 entity
1

Purpose or role of something

The job or use of something or someone.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: the function of [something] is to [verb]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse 'function' with 'event' when talking about purpose.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
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.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
dysfunction (Refers to the failure to serve the intended purpose.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
primary function |serve a function |perform a function |important function
கருப்பொருள்கள்
daily life |work |technology |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.
பெயர்ச்சொல் B2 event
2

Formal social gathering

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

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: attend a function
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners may confuse this meaning with 'purpose', especially in writing.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
event (More general; can refer to any occurrence, not necessarily formal.) | gathering (Usually more informal and smaller in scale.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
private gathering (An informal or personal meeting rather than a formal event.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
official function |charity function |attend a function
கருப்பொருள்கள்
social |business |daily_life |relationships
உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • I went to a school function yesterday.
  • He spoke at a company function.
  • They met at a wedding function.
பெயர்ச்சொல் 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.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: call a function
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes mix up 'function' with 'command', though they are not always the same.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
method (In object-oriented programming, refers to a function associated with an object.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
variable (Stores data rather than performing an action.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
define a function |call a function |function parameters
கருப்பொருள்கள்
technology |computing
உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • I wrote a function to add two numbers.
  • This game has a save function.
  • We use a print function to show text.
வினைச்சொல் B1 action
4

Operate or work properly

To work or do what it is supposed to do.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: [something] functions as [something]
இணைச்சொற்கள்
operate (Emphasizes the act of running or being in motion.) | work (More informal and general term for operating correctly.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
malfunction (Means to fail to work correctly.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
function properly |function effectively |no longer functions
கருப்பொருள்கள்
daily life |technology |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • The machine no longer functions after the power surge.
  • My phone still functions despite the cracked screen.
  • The old elevator doesn't function anymore.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • My watch does not function now.
  • This car still functions well.
  • The light will not function without power.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
function
IPA
GB/fˈʌŋkʃən/
US/fˈʌŋkʃən/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
func - tion (2 அசைகள்)
Stress on 1st syllable (func)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Noun
  • Base: function
  • Plural: function, functions
Verb
  • Base: function
  • 3rd Person Singular: functions
  • Present Participle: functioning
  • Past: functioned
சொல் குடும்பம்
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
சொற்றொடர்கள்

function as

1
/fˈʌŋkʃən ˈæz/
fixed phrase

Serve the role of something else

To do the job of something else.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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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