Often the scale of the work indicates a great deal about its original function.

Radio continues to respect its original cultural function, when it is permitted to, but television has let itself down.

For the next 60 years the building continued to serve its original functions.

In 1984 a Law was enacted to return the building to its original function.

Despite this, it is still referred to by its original function.

Those got used as campgrounds though that might not have been their original function.

Until the end of last year, the Abbey was still used for its original function.

At least by the early 7th century, the ram's original function had been forgotten.

This is not to say that the gallery has given up on its original function.

The old market area retains its original function to this day.