Function and Lock

Function

Function verb - To have a certain purpose.

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Lock and function are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Lock" instead a verb "Function".

Lock verb - Fasten with a lock.

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Function and lock are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Function" instead a verb "Lock".

Nearby Words: locked, lockup, locker, locket, lockout

old	old function	old lock
physical	physical function	physical lock
special	special function	special lock
similar	similar function	similar lock
Other adjectives: complex, proper, single, simple, actual, hard, little, magnetic, secret, key, new, automatic, mental, extra, different.

The ECM, highly useful in co-op due to its missile and lock-on disabling function, cannot function more than three seconds in Player-versus-Player Mode to avoid abuse.

Source: Video Game / Ace Combat Infinity
The Unreal series has had by tradition a lock-on function on the rocket launcher, activated when the user holds the crosshair on the enemy for at least one full second.

Source: Missile Lock On
The removal of certain iconic moves such as taunting and, most importantly, a hard lock-on function.

Source: Scrappy Mechanic

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