verb🔗ShareTo have a function."The coffee maker is functioning properly this morning, so I can have my coffee. "functionmachinesystembiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo carry out a function; to be in action."The refrigerator is functioning properly, keeping the food cold. "functionactionmachinebiologyphysiologysystemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAction of the verb function."The smooth functioning of the team is essential for meeting the project deadline. "functionactionprocesssystemmachinetechnicalbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareManner by which something functions; the workings."The smooth functioning of the school's computer network is essential for students and teachers. "functionsystemmachineprocesstechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareFunctional, working""Even though the printer is old, it's still functioning perfectly." "functiontechnicalmachinesystemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗Share(of a person) Mentally disabled but still able to survive in wider society."Oh, he looked pretty functioning to me."medicinemindconditionhumanpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading