function
BrE /ˈfʌŋkʃn/ AmE /ˈfəŋkʃən/
noun / verb en → es
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.