Function
Noun, Verb
UK
/ˈfʌŋk.ʃən/
US
/ˈfʌŋk.ʃən/
Definition
(n) : the purpose or job of something.
(v) : to work or operate correctly.
(v) : to work or operate correctly.
Example
"(n) : The heart’s main function is to pump blood."
"(n) : We attended a school function where students performed short plays."
"(v) : The computer cannot function without electricity, just like a car cannot run without fuel."
Explanation
Function means the purpose or job that something or someone has. As a noun, it means what something is made to do. For example, “The heart’s function is to pump blood.” As a verb, it means to work or operate properly; for example, “The machine is not functioning”. In everyday talk, it can also mean a social event or gathering, such as a school function or wedding function. The main idea is about something working or doing its job the right way.