function

S2 W1

BrE /ˈfʌŋkʃn/ AmE /ˈfəŋkʃən/

noun / verb en → es

1 ROLE/JOB [singular] B1

the job or purpose of a person, group, machine, organization, etc.

función, tarea, rol

  • function as something

Collocations organizational function · the function of sth is to do sth

  • The main function of the organization is to provide help for homeless people.

    La principal función de la organización es proporcionar ayuda a las personas sin hogar.

2 WORKING [singular] B1

the way in which something works or operates; the ability of something to work properly.

funcionamiento, funcionabilidad

  • function as something

Collocations machine function · system malfunction

  • The computer system is not functioning properly.

    El sistema informático no está funcionando correctamente.

3 EVENT [singular] B2

a formal social event or ceremony, especially one organized for a particular purpose.

evento, reunión, recepción

  • function as something

Collocations charity function · official function

  • The mayor will attend a charity function this evening.

    El alcalde asistirá a una función benéfica esta noche.

4 MATHEMATICS [singular] C1

a mathematical relationship between two sets, where each element of the first set (the domain) is paired with exactly one element of the second set (the range).

función matemática

  • function as something

Collocations mathematical function · linear function

  • The equation defines a mathematical function.

    La ecuación define una función matemática.

5 VERB [intransitive] B1

to work or operate; to perform the duties of a job, role, etc.

funcionar, trabajar

  • function as something

Collocations machine function · system malfunction

  • The machine functions perfectly.

    La máquina funciona perfectamente.

6 PERFORM DUTIES [intransitive] B2

to perform the duties of a job, role, etc.

cumplir con las responsabilidades

  • function as something

Collocations perform duties · carry out responsibilities

  • She functions as the manager of the department.

    Ella cumple con las responsabilidades de la gerencia del departamento.

7 MATHEMATICS [transitive] C1

to perform a mathematical function or operation.

realizar una función matemática

  • function as something

Collocations mathematical function · linear function

  • The computer functions the data.

    La computadora realiza una función matemática con los datos.

8 WORKING [intransitive] B2

to work or operate in a particular way; to be able to perform a task.

funcionar de cierta manera, trabajar correctamente

  • function as something

Collocations machine function · system malfunction

  • The machine functions well under high pressure.

    La máquina funciona bien bajo alta presión.