This tool relates English terms to concepts from the
SUMO
ontology by means of mappings to
WordNet synsets.
According to WordNet, the verb "function" has 3 sense(s).
202670890 serve a purpose, role, or function; "The tree stump serves as a table"; "The female students served as a control group"; "This table would serve very well"; "His freedom served him well"; "The table functions as a desk".
201525666 perform as expected when applied; "The washing machine won't go unless it's plugged in"; "Does this old car still run well?"; "This old radio doesn't work anymore".