function

bodily functions

euphemism The normal workings of the body, especially those usually done in private, such as urinating or defecating. When you have three sons, bodily functions are a common topic of discussion around the house.
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function as (something)

To have a particular purpose or fill a certain role. Mrs. Smith will function as your homeroom teacher for the rest of the year now that Mrs. Jones is on maternity leave.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

bodily functions

Euph. anything the body does automatically or as a normal occurrence, especially urinating and defecating. The dog needed to go outside and perform her bodily functions. It is not polite to discuss bodily functions at the dinner table.
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

function as

v.
To serve a purpose or play a role similar to that of something else: The beaks of some wading birds function as spears for catching fish.
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • bodily functions
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  • a London particular
  • maker
  • see a man about a horse
  • summer complaint
  • summer complaint(s)
  • complaint
  • chesterfield rugby
  • hold (one's) water
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