Function and Move

Function

Function verb - To have a certain purpose.

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Move and function are semantically related. in perform topic. In some cases you can use "Move" instead a verb "Function".

Move verb - To change the place or position of.

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Function and move are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Function" instead a verb "Move".

Nearby Words: moving, moved, movement, mover, movable

physical	physical function	physical move
special	special function	special move
exact	exact function	exact move
particular	particular function	particular move
Other adjectives: similar, normal, specific, regular, certain, instant, original, single, simple, actual, real, quick, secret, necessary, new, unique, useful, extra, basic, different, defensive.

In The Pandorica Opens, Steven Moffat introduces the not-at-all terrifying concept of a zombie Cyberman, whose various disconected body parts can all move and function in nefarious ways.

Source: Body Horror / Live-Action TV
Presumably this is because only the monks, themselves, had retained the ability to move and function after this catastrophe, so had to use their own physiology as the basis for timing everything else.

Source: Two of Your Earth Minutes
The special function given to Aigis and her 'sisters' makes them move twice as fast, do more damage, and leaves them overheated and immobile afterwards, and is called Orgia Mode.

Source: Does This Remind You Of Anything / Video Games

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