fungere — meaning in English

English meaning

• function noun The purpose something serves or the job it does.
• work noun A job or occupation; the activity someone does to earn a living.

Senses

fungere is used for these senses in English:

• function (intransitive) To have a function.
• function (intransitive) To carry out a function; to be in action.
• work (intransitive) To behave in a certain way when handled

function — full definition

1. noun The purpose something serves or the job it does.
2. noun A formal or official event.
3. noun In maths and programming, a rule or routine that turns an input into an output.
4. verb To work or operate as intended.

work — full definition

1. noun A job or occupation; the activity someone does to earn a living.
2. noun Effort put into a task, especially something demanding or difficult.
3. noun Something produced through creative or intellectual effort, such as a book, painting, or piece of music.
4. verb To do a job or perform labor.
5. verb To function properly or have the intended effect.

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