functioning state
nounUK /ˈfʌŋkʃənɪŋ steɪt/
US /ˈfʌŋkʃənɪŋ steɪt/
A way of being where something is working the way it should.
After the repair, the old machine returned to a functioning state.
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2. The condition of a system or organization when its parts are doing their jobs properly.
The city restored its water system to a functioning state after the storm.
3. A person's ability to carry out normal daily activities.
Physical therapy helped her return to a functioning state after the injury.
4. In computing, the condition in which hardware or software is running correctly.
The technician confirmed the server was in a functioning state before the launch.