Also means
to work (of a machine)
Usage Note
Fonctionner is the standard verb for machines, systems, or processes working properly. Est-ce que ça fonctionne ? is a very natural way to ask 'Does it work?' The related noun le fonctionnement means 'operation' or 'the way something works'.
Examples
"L'ascenseur ne fonctionne pas aujourd'hui."
Natural Translation
The elevator is not working today.

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