social function
ˈsəʊʃəl ˈfʌŋkʃən
Definition

Definition of social function - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
eventgathering for social purposes
  • The company hosted a social function for its employees.
gathering social event
2.
societyrole in society
  • Her social function as a teacher is highly respected.
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Expressions with social

social butterflyn.
person who enjoys meeting and talking with many people
She is a social butterfly at every party.
social climbern.
person who tries to rise in social status
He is a social climber at every party.
social laddern.
process of moving up in social class
Education can help individuals ascend the social ladder.
social diseasen.
disease spread through sexual contact
Social diseases like syphilis were common in the past.
climb the social ladderv.
improve one's social position
He married into a wealthy family to climb the social ladder.
move up the social ladderv.
gain a higher position or status in society
She hopes to move up the social ladder by getting a better job.

Expressions with function

function like clockworkv.
run smoothly, predictably, without problems
With regular maintenance, these machines function like clockwork all year.
simple functionn.
task or operation that is easy to perform
Cooking pasta is a simple function of boiling water.
function roomn.
room in a venue kept for events such as parties or meetings
They booked the hotel function room for the wedding reception.
vital functionn.
critical role or task in a system
The manager performs a vital function in the company.
bodily functionn.
natural process of a living body
Digestion is a crucial bodily function for nutrient absorption..
work functionn.
social event organized by an employer for employees
The annual work function was held at a fancy restaurant.
judicial functionn.
role of deciding disputes and interpreting law carried out by courts
The constitution separates the judicial function from legislative and executive powers.
switching functionn.
process of changing from one state or condition to another
The system's switching function was activated during the power outage..
staff functionn.
social event organized for company employees
The annual dinner is a popular staff function.
cease to functionv.
stop working or operating as expected
During the storm, several traffic lights ceased to function.

Terms related to social function

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functionalfunctionallycelebrationeventfunctiongatheringmeetingoccasionpartysocialdutyjob

Terms with social function included in their meaning

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minglev.
socialize
move among and engage with others at a social function
statusn.
technology
function in social media for posting messages

Examples of social function in a sentence

  • A social function was organized for the new students.
  • His social function as a leader is vital.
  • The social function of artists is often debated.

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  1. French:événement social, fonction sociale, ...
  2. German:gesellschaftliche Veranstaltung, soziale Funktion, ...
  3. Italian:evento sociale, ruolo sociale, ...
  4. Spanish:evento social, función social, ...
  5. Portuguese:evento social, papel social, ...
  6. Chinese:社交活动, 社会角色, ...
  7. Japanese:社交行事, 社会的役割, ...
  8. Arabic:فَعالِيَة اِجتِماعِيَّة, وَظِيفَة اجْتِماعِيَّة, ...
  9. Hebrew:אֵירוּעַ חֶבְרָתִי, תַּפְקִיד חֶבְרָתִי, ...
  10. Russian:социальное мероприятие, социальная роль, ...
  11. Ukrainian:світський захід, соціальна роль, ...
  12. Hindi:सामाजिक समारोह, सामाजिक भूमिका, ...
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