A função
Example: A função do gerente é organizar a equipe eficientemente.
Definition
"A função" refers to the role, duty, or purpose assigned to someone or something. It describes the specific job or responsibility, such as in the phrase 'A função do gerente é organizar a equipe eficientemente,' meaning the manager's function is to organize the team efficiently.
Etymology
The term "a função" comes from the Latin word 'functio,' meaning performance or execution. Over time, it evolved in Portuguese to denote a role or purpose, especially in work or organizational contexts. Did you know? The word 'function' in English shares this same Latin root.
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