No. 18,065 in Russian
функционировать
To operate or function.
In a sentence
Этот аппарат функционирует без сбоев уже много лет.
This machine has been functioning without interruptions for many years.
Here the verb 'функционировать' is used to describe the action of properly working or operating in reference to a device or mechanism.
Новая система управления начала функционировать с первого января.
The new management system started functioning from the first of January.
In this sentence, 'функционировать' refers to the start of operation or implementation of a system.
Организация продолжает функционировать, несмотря на трудности.
The organization continues to function despite difficulties.
Here, 'функционировать' is used to describe the continued operation or existence of an organization or entity under challenging circumstances.
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