The wholesale and retail markets function separately with only the loosest connection.

Likewise, programs which are frequently installed together may be described as parts of the same spyware package, even if they function separately.

As Mr. Mitchell pointed out, the rhythm sections "can function together or separately."

In planning the duplex, the architect wanted the upstairs and downstairs to function separately.

The gymnasium and performing arts wings are designed to function separately from the rest of the building outside of normal school hours.

The argument became framed as to whether the two entities function separately from one another, or if they have a continuous biotic relationship with each other.

The intellectual, spiritual and physical aspects of a person do not function separately but rather as a unified whole.

To increase the safety, all modules function separately.

The components within the grid work together, but can function separately from each other and automatically take each other's roles.

While the two parties would campaign together, they would function separately in Parliament.