Anagrams of: FUNCTIONATE

• (mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)

• what something is used for

• the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group

• a relation such that one thing is dependent on another

• a formal or official social gathering or ceremony

• a formal or official social gathering or ceremony of people

• a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program

• perform as expected when applied

• serve a purpose, role, or function

• perform duties attached to a particular office or place or function

• small pieces or streamers of colored paper that are thrown around on festive occasions (as at a wedding)

• the commercial activity of providing funds and capital

• the branch of economics that studies the management of money and other assets

• the management of money and credit and banking and investments

• obtain or provide money for

• sell or provide on credit

• a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue

• a dissenting clique

• place limits on (extent or amount or access)

• prevent from leaving or from being removed

• close in

• deprive of freedom; take into confinement

• to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement

• overcome or cause to waver or submit by (or as if by) staring

• prove to be false