Act as
Act as verb - Function as or act like.
Both terms in one sentence
- However, while the ship's AI can theoretically pilot the ship, she can't maintain the ship, and would need at least human crewmen to act as engineers.
Source: Crew of One - This is how the MISAKA clones maintain their Hive Mind in A Certain Magical Index, using their inherent electricity-manipulation powers to act as living radio transceivers.
Source: Electronic Telepathy - Masters in Fate/stay night act as batteries for their Servants, empowering their abilities and allowing them to maintain a physical form.
Source: Living Battery
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