Function as
verb
To act or serve in a particular role or purpose.
In this recipe, the eggs function as a leavening agent.
Often appears as...
- function as a buffer
- function as a bridge
verb
To work in a certain way or show a certain behavior.
The program functions as expected after the troubleshooting.
Often appears as...
- function as predicted
- function as designed
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To represent something in a certain way.
In this equation, let x function as the variable.
Often appears as...
- function as variable
- function as symbol
Usage tips
Academic
verb
To act or serve in a particular role or purpose.
In this recipe, the eggs function as a leavening agent.
Often appears as...
- function as a buffer
- function as a bridge
verb
To work in a certain way or show a certain behavior.
The program functions as expected after the troubleshooting.
Often appears as...
- function as predicted
- function as designed
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To represent something in a certain way.
In this equation, let x function as the variable.
Often appears as...
- function as variable
- function as symbol
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Role Interpretation
Understand that 'function as' indicates an unusual or temporary role, not a permanent one.
At the camp, my phone functioned as a flashlight.
Pro Tip 2/3Context Variation
The meaning can differ depending on context; consider surrounding words for proper interpretation.
She'll function as the interim director until a replacement is found.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use
'Function as' can be used metaphorically to describe something behaving like something else.
The garden wall functions as a wind barrier.
Pro Tip 1/3Role Interpretation
Understand that 'function as' indicates an unusual or temporary role, not a permanent one.
At the camp, my phone functioned as a flashlight.
Pro Tip 2/3Context Variation
The meaning can differ depending on context; consider surrounding words for proper interpretation.
She'll function as the interim director until a replacement is found.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use
'Function as' can be used metaphorically to describe something behaving like something else.
The garden wall functions as a wind barrier.
Pro Tip 1/3Role Interpretation
Understand that 'function as' indicates an unusual or temporary role, not a permanent one.
At the camp, my phone functioned as a flashlight.
Pro Tip 2/3Context Variation
The meaning can differ depending on context; consider surrounding words for proper interpretation.
She'll function as the interim director until a replacement is found.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use
'Function as' can be used metaphorically to describe something behaving like something else.
The garden wall functions as a wind barrier.
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