Functioning - English meaning

Functioning – definitions in English dictionary

verb
Work or operate in a proper or particular way.
Usage examples:
Her liver is functioning normally
Synonims:
Work Go Run Be in working/running order Operate Perform Be in action Be operative

noun
An activity that is natural to or the purpose of a person or thing.
Usage examples:
Bridges perform the function of providing access across water

noun
A relation or expression involving one or more variables.
Usage examples:
The function (bx + c)

noun
A thing dependent on another factor or factors.
Usage examples:
Class shame is a function of social power

noun
A large or formal social event or ceremony.
Usage examples:
He was obliged to attend party functions

noun
The fact of working or operating, or the way that something operates
Usage examples:
Extreme weather conditions are affecting the functioning of the railway service., researchers studi…

Functioning translation into English

Functioning: translate from English into Chinese

发挥作用

Functioning: translate from English into Dutch

Functioneren

Functioning: translate from English into French

Fonctionnement

Functioning: translate from English into German

Funktion

Functioning: translate from English into Hindi

कामकाज, कार्य पद्धति

Functioning: translate from English into Italian

Funzionamento

Functioning: translate from English into Korean

작동

Functioning: translate from English into Russian

Функционирующий, Функционирование, Работа, Действующий, Работающий

Functioning: translate from English into Spanish

Marcha

Word origin

mid 16th century: from French fonction, from Latin functio(n- ), from fungi ‘perform’.

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Functioning – similar words

functionalism

noun
The theory that the design of an object should be determined by its function rather than by aesthetic considerations, and that anything practically designed will be inherently beautiful.
Usage examples:
Aesthetic functionalism reinforced a growing preference for useful memorials, such as public halls,…

noun
The idea that products, organizations, etc. should be designed to be practical and useful
Usage examples:
The new anti-consumers are shunning supermarket functionalism in favour of local traders and farmer…

Functionalism - all meanings in English

functional

adjective
Of or having a special activity, purpose, or task.
Usage examples:
A functional role

Functional - all meanings in English

function

noun
An activity that is natural to or the purpose of a person or thing.
Usage examples:
Bridges perform the function of providing access across water

verb
Work or operate in a proper or particular way.
Usage examples:
Her liver is functioning normally

noun
A purpose or duty, or the way something or someone works
Usage examples:
[ u ] the function of the veins is to carry blood to the heart., [ c ] one of your functions as rec…

Function - all meanings in English

Functioning synonims

go

ɡəʊ

verb
Move from one place to another; travel.
Usage examples:
He went out to the shops

noun
An attempt or trial at something.
Usage examples:
Have a go at answering the questions yourself

adjective
Functioning properly.
Usage examples:
All systems go

Go - all meanings in English

operate

verb
(of a person) control the functioning of (a machine, process, or system).
Usage examples:
The prime minister operates a system of divide and rule

verb
Perform as expected when applied

verb
To work or cause something to work, be in action, or have an effect
Usage examples:
[ t ] how do you operate the remote control unit?, [ i ] changes are being introduced to make the d…

Operate - all meanings in English

perform

verb
Carry out, accomplish, or fulfil (an action, task, or function).
Usage examples:
I have my duties to perform

verb
Get done

verb
To do an action or piece of work
Usage examples:
[ t ] the operation was performed with the patient under general anesthesia., [ i ] the car perform…

Perform - all meanings in English

run

verb
Move at a speed faster than a walk, never having both or all the feet on the ground at the same time.
Usage examples:
The dog ran across the road

noun
An act or spell of running.
Usage examples:
I usually go for a run in the morning

verb
Move fast by using one's feet

Run - all meanings in English

work

noun
Activity involving mental or physical effort done in order to achieve a purpose or result.
Usage examples:
He was tired after a day's work

verb
Be engaged in physical or mental activity in order to achieve a result; do work.
Usage examples:
She has been working so hard

combining form
Denoting things or parts made of a specified material or with specified tools.
Usage examples:
Silverwork

Work - all meanings in English

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