Function and Swing

Function

Function verb - To have a certain purpose.

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

Swing verb - To change one's course or direction.

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Function and swing are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Function" instead a verb "Swing".

Nearby Words: swinging, swinger, swingle

old	old function	old swing
full	full function	full swing
normal	normal function	normal swing
original	original function	original swing
Other adjectives: single, simple, hard, little, quick, basic.

In Cleopatra 2525, the Power Trio is equipped with armbands that project personal energy shields as part of their function (they can also fire energy blasts and allow them to swing like Spider-Man).

Source: Deflector Shields aka: Deflector Shield
It can also be used to implement the Building Swing, though its primary function is usually just for climbing.

Source: Grappling-Hook Pistol
On the inside of at least one automatic supermarket door is this warning: "If door does not open in an emergency, push it open." This is more to inform people that the door does swing, not just slide sideways as it does in normal function.

Source: "Open!" Says Me

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