functioning
[/ˈfʌŋkʃənɪŋ/]
verb (present participle) / noun / adjective
funcionando / funcionamento
1. Operating or working as intended; performing a specified action or purpose
The machine is functioning properly.
A máquina está funcionando adequadamente.
2. Serving a particular purpose or role
He is functioning as the team leader.
Ele está funcionando como líder da equipe.
3. The process or manner in which something operates
The functioning of the government requires cooperation.
O funcionamento do governo requer cooperação.
Related Idioms & Phrases
functioning on all cylinders - working at maximum efficiency
properly functioning - working as intended
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