run function

[/rʌn ˈfʌŋkʃən/]
noun/verb phrasepl: run functions
executar função / função de execução
1. In programming, to execute or activate a function or subroutine to perform its intended operations
Click the button to run the function that calculates the total.
Clique no botão para executar a função que calcula o total.
2. The actual execution process of a function during program operation
The run function happens automatically when the program starts.
A execução da função acontece automaticamente quando o programa inicia.
This is technical jargon primarily used in software development, computer science, and IT sectors. It is universally understood in programming contexts across both Brazil and English-speaking countries. The term is rarely used in casual conversation outside technical communities.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
execute functioninvoke functioncall functionactivate function
Antonyms / Antônimos
stop functionhalt functionpause function

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
executar função
Standard technical term used in software development
Portugal
executar função / correr função
'Correr função' is also used in Portuguese computing contexts
USA/International Tech
run function
Universal term in English-language programming documentation

Related Words

function callsubroutinemethod executionprocedurealgorithm

Related Idioms & Phrases

run a function on data
run the main function
run a background function
run a recursive function
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