B1nounbusinesssociety
US/ˈfʌŋk.ʃən/
UK/ˈfʌŋk.ʃən/
an organized social event, such as a formal dinner or reception
More often (noun): the purpose or usual job of a person or thing
In context
The hotel has a large function room for weddings and conferences.
All staff are invited to the annual company function on Friday.
The mayor attended several official functions during the week.
Words that go with function
noun + noun
- function roomWe booked a function room for sixty guests.
- wedding functionThe venue is popular for wedding functions.
verb + noun
- attend a functionHe rarely attends social functions.
- host a functionThe museum will host a function for donors.
adjective + noun
- corporate functionCorporate functions often include a buffet.
- official functionShe wore a suit to the official function.
- private functionThe restaurant is closed for a private function.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
make a functionCorrect: host a function