By a fire in 1851 the church lost its function, since then the building served as a restaurant.
Generally, the diagnosis is made if the child has lost function in at least two areas of development.
When the border moved further south in the 17th century, the castle lost its function.
The palace lost its main function in 1971 when a much larger and more modern building was completed.
It was almost as if the magic had been turned off, causing the thing to lose its function.
Research has shown that people who regularly get together with family or friends are less likely to lose mental function.
When in the late 16th century the city expanded the wall was torn down and the gate lost its function.
And if the holes get too large, they lose their function as registration devices.
Any piece of Elephant that is removed loses its function.
The autopsy showed a good many brain cells that had lost function long before you came on the scene.