| behave |
to act or function in a certain way. [1/3 definitions] |
| belles-lettres |
(used with a sing. verb) elegant or polished writing; literature regarded as having an aesthetic function, as distinguished from informative or persuasive writing. |
| biorhythm |
an inherent rhythm or cycle in a biological function or process. [1/2 definitions] |
| brain damage |
damage to the brain that impairs function. |
| break down |
to become ineffective or unable to function. [1/4 definitions] |
| broken |
cracked or smashed into separate pieces, or no longer able to function. [1/9 definitions] |
| by dint of |
through the power or force of; as a function of. |
| by the way |
used to add into a conversation something that is on a different subject. This may simply function as a quick interruption of the original discussion or it may serve to change the direction of the conversation completely. |
| capacity |
the ability to function or be used in a certain way. [1/6 definitions] |
| center field |
the position of the player whose primary function is to defend this area of the outfield. [1/2 definitions] |
| center fielder |
in baseball, the player who is stationed in center field when the other team is batting and whose primary function is to defend that territory. |
| chiropractic |
a system of healing in which manipulation of the spinal column and other body structures is used to restore normal nerve function and thus good health. |
| claw |
any object that is similar to a claw in appearance or function. [1/6 definitions] |
| coenzyme |
in biochemistry, a small organic compound necessary to the function of an enzyme. |
| cofactor |
in biochemistry, an ion or small organic compound necessary to the function of an enzyme. |
| come on |
to start to function by the use of power. [1/7 definitions] |
| commission |
an order granting authority to perform a certain task or function. [2/9 definitions] |
| commitment |
a pledge or obligation to fulfill an act or function. [1/4 definitions] |
| compatible |
able to exist or function harmoniously with another. [1/2 definitions] |
| constabulary |
of or pertaining to constables or their organization and function. [1/3 definitions] |
| constitute |
to nominate or appoint to a function or office. [1/4 definitions] |