| | Functional classification | Functional basis | Verb vocabulary |
| | Branch | Separate | Isolate, disconnect, cut, and detach | | Remove | Cut, lathe, mill, drill, grind, polish, bore, and remove | | Divide | Disassembly, isolate, release, classify, group, and divide | | Refine | Extract, filter, purify, permeate, wash, clean, and refine | | Distribute | Disperse, spread, dissipate, disperse, and distribute |
| | Channel | Import | Entry, accept, permit, capture, and import | | Export | Discharge, eject, jet, release, destroy, eliminate, and export | | Transfer | Convey, handle, carry, move, lift, conduct, communicate, and transmit | | Guide | Guide, drive, switch, move, transfer, migrate, rotate, turn, flip, limit, release, and oriented |
| | Connect | Couple | Connect, assemble, install, tie, and couple | | Mix | Merge, merge, package, mix, add, and mix |
| | Control | Actuate | Begin, start, launch, initiate, and actuate | | Regulate | Control, balance, limit, block, interrupt, delay, close, forbid, and allow | | Change | Adapt, correct, reverse, adjust, modify, increase, enlarge, magnify, enhance, enlarge, expand, strengthen, reduce, weaken, shrink, reduce, compress, transform, construct, form, and change | | Stop | Inhibit, protect, seal, insulate, isolate, shield, end, close, terminate, stop, interrupt, and prevent |
| | Convert | Convert | Conversion, transform, concentrate, melt, liquefy, solidify, evaporate, fusion, integrate, and process |
| | Supply | Store | Store, contain, include, encapsulate, enclose, accumulate, gather, collect, reserve, occupy, and retain | | Supply | Supply, furnish, fill, supplement, and expose |
| | Signal | Sense | Sense, identify, distinguish, and confirm | | Display | Display, show, indicate, register, record, expose, choose, and select | | Measure | Measure, calculate, process, estimate, check, proofread, examine, and compare |
| | Support | Stabilize | Stabilize, firm, and prop | | Secure | Secure, place, arrange, press, clamp, and tighten | | Position | Position, orient, limit, and guide |
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