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1. noun(a special job, use or duty (of a machine, part of the body, person etc): The function of the brake is to stop the car.) função2. verb((of a machine etc) to work; to operate: This typewriter isn't functioning very well.) funcionar* * *func.tion[f'∧ŋkʃən] n 1 função: a) exercício, uso, prática. b) trabalho, atividade. c) cargo, ofício, emprego, ocupação, tarefa. d) obrigação. e) propósito, finalidade. f) espetáculo, baile, solenidade, cerimônia, festividade, festa social. g) Math quantidade variável que depende de outra. 2 coisa ou qualidade que depende de e varia com outra. 3 função gramatical. • vi funcionar, trabalhar, operar, atuar. -
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['pə:pəs]1) (the reason for doing something; the aim to which an action etc is directed: What is the purpose of your visit?) propósito2) (the use or function of an object: The purpose of this lever is to stop the machine in an emergency.) finalidade3) (determination: a man of purpose.) determinação•- purposefully
- purposeless
- purposely
- purpose-built
- on purpose
- serve a purpose
- to no purpose* * *pur.pose[p'ə:pəs] n 1 propósito: a) desígnio, intento, intenção. b) sentido, objetivo, finalidade. it answered his purpose, it served his purpose / correspondia aos seus propósitos. c) proveito. it serves a purpose / é útil e pode ajudar a conseguir um resultado. 2 resolução, determinação. • vt tencionar, pretender, propor-se. for this purpose com esta finalidade. for what purpose? com que finalidade? it suited his purpose veio-lhe a calhar. of set purpose deliberadamente. on purpose de propósito. to good purpose utilmente, com bom efeito. to no purpose inutilmente, em vão, tendencioso. to serve its purpose servir seus propósitos. to talk at cross purposes não se entender, falar de coisas diferentes. to the purpose no ponto, relevante para o assunto em questão, pertinente. -
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['pə:pəs]1) (the reason for doing something; the aim to which an action etc is directed: What is the purpose of your visit?) propósito2) (the use or function of an object: The purpose of this lever is to stop the machine in an emergency.) finalidade3) (determination: a man of purpose.) determinação•- purposefully - purposeless - purposely - purpose-built - on purpose - serve a purpose - to no purpose
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