# functioning

Pronunciation: say "FUNGK-shuhn-ing" US /ˈfʌŋkʃənɪŋ/, UK /ˈfʌŋ(k)ʃənɪŋ/

## Adjective

1. Working as intended and in proper operating condition.
   - Simple: Working properly and able to do its job.
   - _The pilot confirmed that every functioning instrument showed normal readings._
   - _A fully functioning immune system protects the body from infection._
5. Describing a person who is mentally disabled but able to manage and survive within wider society.
   - Simple: Used for a person who has a mental disability but can still live in normal society.
   - _Despite her diagnosis, she remains a fully functioning member of the workforce._
   - _The clinic supports patients in becoming functioning, independent adults._

## Verb

2. Present participle of function. — present participle and gerund of function
   - Simple: Present participle of function. Use this form for something happening right now.
   - _The transplanted kidney began functioning within hours of the surgery._
   - _Despite the outage, the backup systems kept functioning._

## Noun

3. The manner in which something operates; its inner workings.
   - Simple: The way something works or runs.
   - _Engineers studied the functioning of the new gearbox to understand its design._
   - _The smooth functioning of the team impressed the manager._
4. The action or process of operating or carrying out a role.
   - Simple: The act of working or doing a job.
   - _Continuous functioning of the life-support system kept the patient alive._
   - _The functioning of democracy requires active and informed citizens._

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