All functioning synonyms
func·tion
F f adj functioning
- functional — of or relating to a function or functions: functional difficulties in the administration.
- working — exertion or effort directed to produce or accomplish something; labor; toil.
- running — an act or instance, or a period of running: a five-minute run before breakfast.
- going — the act of leaving or departing; departure: a safe going and quick return.
- operating — used or engaged in performing operations: an operating surgeon.
- operative — a person engaged, employed, or skilled in some branch of work, especially productive or industrial work; worker.
- operational — able to function or be used; functional: How soon will the new factory be operational?
- useful — being of use or service; serving some purpose; advantageous, helpful, or of good effect: a useful member of society.
noun functioning
- duty — something that one is expected or required to do by moral or legal obligation.
- task — a definite piece of work assigned to, falling to, or expected of a person; duty.
- behavior — People's or animals' behavior is the way that they behave. You can refer to a typical and repeated way of behaving as a behavior.
- activity — Activity is a situation in which a lot of things are happening or being done.
- action — Action is doing something for a particular purpose.
- performance — a musical, dramatic, or other entertainment presented before an audience.
- implementation — the act of implementing, or putting into effect; fulfillment: The implementation of policies to conserve energy will involve personal sacrifice.
- execution — The carrying out or putting into effect of a plan, order, or course of action.
- performing — to carry out; execute; do: to perform miracles.
- operation — an act or instance, process, or manner of functioning or operating.
adjective functioning
- in effect — something that is produced by an agency or cause; result; consequence: Exposure to the sun had the effect of toughening his skin.
- effective — adequate to accomplish a purpose; producing the intended or expected result: effective teaching methods; effective steps toward peace.
- active — Someone who is active moves around a lot or does a lot of things.
- in force — physical power or strength possessed by a living being: He used all his force in opening the window.