stoppedfunction

noun
UK /stɒpt ˈfʌŋkʃən/
US /stɑːpt ˈfʌŋkʃən/

A stopped function is when a machine or program stops working and does nothing.

The toy robot had a stopped function, so it would not move.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A feature or button that has been turned off.

The stopped function on the remote meant the TV would not change channels.

3. A math rule that no longer gives answers.

The stopped function gave no output for any number we tried.

4. A part of a game that is paused.

The stopped function paused the game until we pressed start.