Basically a mechanism exists to boot them all to an early election if they can't perform the basic function of a government. (politics.stackexchange.com)
The touch controls on the M2 earbuds will let users perform basic functions like play / pause, skipping songs, and answering calls. (theverge.com)
They also help patients strengthen their abilities to perform basic functions for themselves such as dressing and eating. (blog.simplyhired.com)