выполнять функцию

The transistors are acting (or serving, or functioning, or operating) as switches.

To perform one's functions.

This simple charge-coupled device fulfils the function of an eight-bit shift register.

The function of load-frequency control is discharged automatically.

The sodium iodide serves three important functions: ...

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