But something had happened and he could no longer function in his role.

He functioned adequately in his role as border lord, and was widely touted as a fine fighter, but it took him longer to function when matters requiring thought were involved.

Steinberg said he was able to function completely in his present role, but pointed out that because he may require treatment or need tests, Haley will have to be ready.

Alterations were made from 12 March to 21 April to the ship's armament and to her boat equipment to enable her to function better in her new role.

The Fetha Negest codes require an Emperor to be able to function in his role both as head of the nation, as well as head of the armed forces in times of conflict.

NATO is barely capable of functioning in its old role now that the EEC countries are more interested in negotiating compromises instead of taking a hard line.

The first time Goov functioned in his new role was after they had begun their search, and he was still nervous.

In 2002, the campus ceased to function in its tandem role as middle and high school, instead becoming exclusively a high school facility.

I commit to function as fully and humbly as possible in my role, while encouraging and empowering others to do the same.

But to function in its intermediary role, a jury must be completely independent: of the state, of the parties and of the community itself.