MADE complete Function Taxonomy

This is the complete, verbatim Function Taxonomy shipped inside the MADE 3.9.1 desktop application (extracted from its local help data file, not from any web source). It defines every verb MADE offers when building a Functional Model, organized in the same two-level (parent class -> function) hierarchy the app's Functions Editor uses.

This is the definitive answer to a gap flagged earlier in this knowledge base: the full standardized function verb list, which no public web source (Siemens Support Center or PHM Technology's marketing site) provided in complete form.

Branch

Definition: To cause a material or energy to no longer be joined or mixed.

Synonyms: Bifurcate, Detach, Disassemble, Disorder, Diverge, Isolate.

Function	Definition	Example	Synonyms
Distribute	To cause a material or energy to break up, in a way that the individual bits are similar to each other and the undistributed flow.	A fuel injector distributes fuel by spraying it into the combustion chamber.	Diffuse, Dispel, Disperse, Dissipate, Diverge, Resist, Scatter.
Divide	To split up a flow into parts or to classify distinct parts of a flow.	A coin sorter divides coins of different denominations according to their relative weights.	Detach, Disassemble, Disconnect, Isolate, Release, Rupture, Sort, Split, Subtract.
Extract	To draw, or forcibly pull out, the desired component of a flow.	A vacuum cleaner extracts debris from the imported mixture and exports clean air to the environment.	Draw, Expose, Obtain, Uncover.
Refine	To draw or pull out the undesired component of a flow such that only the desired elements remain.	A mesh filter refines fuel by only allowing the liquid, and particles smaller than the mesh size, to pass through it and continue circulating through a system.	Clear, Filter, Purify, Strain.
Remove	To take away a part of a material from its prefixed place.	A sander removes small pieces of the wood surface to smooth the wood.	Cut, Drill, Eat Away, Eliminate, Lathe, Polish, Sand, Waste.
Separate	To isolate a material or energy into distinct components, where the separated components are distinct from the flow before separation, as well as each other.	A glass prism separates light into different wavelength components to produce a rainbow.	Break Down, Clean, Disjoin, Isolate, Rip, Sever, Tear.

Channel

Definition: To cause a material or energy to move from one location to another location.

Synonyms: Deflect, Displace.

Function	Definition	Example	Synonyms
Export	To send an energy or material outside the system boundary.	A drain exports liquid outside the system boundaries.	Burn, Destroy, Dispose, Eject, Eliminate, Emit, Empty, Obliterate, Remove, Shatter.
Guide	To direct the course of an energy or material along a specific path.	A channel guides liquid flow along a specific course.	Direct, Shift, Steer, Straighten, Switch.
Import	To bring in an energy or material from outside the system boundary.	An inlet port imports fuel into a fuel delivery system.	Capture, Input, Insert.
Rotate	To fix the movement of a material (by a device) around one axis.	A shaft causes a gear to rotate at the required speed.	Spin, Turn.
Transfer	To shift, or convey, a flow from one place to another.	A forklift transfers goods from one location to another.	Carry, Deliver, Move.
Translate	To fix the movement of a material (by a device) into one linear direction.	A conveyor belt translates goods from one assembly station to another, along a predetermined path.	Advance, Drop, Lift, Lower, Raise, Shift.
Transmit	To move an energy or signal from one place to another.	A shaft transmits rotational energy from the motor to a propeller.	Advance, Conduct, Convey, Delivery, Drop.
Transport	To move a material from one place to another.	A train transports passengers from one station to another.	Carry, Lift, Move, Relocate.

Connect

Definition: To bring two or more energies or materials together.

Synonyms: Associate, Bind, Collide, Combine, Correlate, Couple, Join, Link.

Function	Definition	Example	Synonyms
Couple	To join or bring together energies or materials such that the members are still distinguishable from each other.	The teeth of two gears couple momentarily to transfer rotational energy between them.	Brace, Contact, Mate.
Join	To couple flows together in a predetermined manner.	A weld produces a join between two metal parts.	Assemble, Bind, Bond, Fasten.
Link	To couple flows together by means of a third, intermediary flow.	A turnbuckle links two ends of a steering cable together.	Associate, Attach, Connect.
Mix	To combine two materials into a single, uniform homogeneous mass.	Two chemical compounds are mixed together to create a resin matrix.	Blend, Coalesce, Combine, Integrate, Merge, Unite.

Control

Definition: To alter or govern the size or amplitude of material, signal or energy.

Function	Definition	Example	Synonyms
Allow	To control the movement of a material (by a force external to the device) into one or more directions.	A four bar linkage allows a rotational DOF for a trunk lid.	Constrain, destabilize, free, give way, unfasten, unlock.
Actuate	To commence the flow of energy or material in response to an imported control signal.	A circuit switch actuates the flow of electrical energy and turns on a light bulb.	Activate, Address, Allow, Enable, Initiate, Start, Turn On.
Change	To adjust the flow of energy or material in a predetermined and fixed manner.	A variable resistor changes the electrical energy flow to the motor thus changing the speed of the motor.	Adjust, Alter, Clear, Demodulate, Fluctuate, Invert, Modify, Modulate, Normalize, Rectify, Reset, Rest, Restore, Rework, Scale, Vary.
Condition	To render an energy appropriate for the desired use.	A surge protector conditions electrical energy by excluding spikes and noise from the energy path.	Adapt, Prepare, Treat.
Decrease	To reduce a flow in response to a control signal.	Closing the value decreases the flow of gas or liquid.	Close, Delay, Interrupt.
Decrement	To reduce a flow in a predetermined and fixed manner.	A step-down gear train decrements the flow of rotational energy.	Attenuate, Dampen, Minimize, Mitigate, Reduce.
Increase	To enlarge a flow in response to a control signal.	Opening the valve of a faucet increases the flow of fluid.	Allow, Amplify, Inflate, Maximize, Open.
Increment	To enlarge a flow in a predetermined and fixed manner.	A magnifying glass increments a visual signal.	Amplify, Copy, Enhance, Intensify, Magnify, Multiply.
Regulate	To adjust the flow of energy or material in response to a control signal, such as a characteristic of a flow.	Adjusting a valve regulates the flow rate of the liquid.	Control, Ensure, Equalize, Limit, Maintain, Preserve.
Shape	To mold or shape a material.	A metal press shapes sheet metal into contoured surfaces.	Break Open, Compact, Compress, Crease, Crush, Cut, Deform, Expand, Form, Penetrate, Pierce, Roughen, Smooth.

Convert

Definition: To change from one form of energy or material to another.

Synonyms: Synonyms: Adapt, Adjust, Condense, Convert, Cook, Create, Decode, Differentiate, Digest, Digitize, Encode, Evaporate, Generate, Harden, Integrate, Liquefy, Oscillate, Process, Shift, Soften, Solidify, Swing, Switch, Transform, Translate, Variate, Varying, Vibrate.

Provide

Definition: To accumulate or provide material or energy.

Function	Definition	Example	Synonyms
Collect	To bring a flow together into one place.	Solar panels collect ultraviolet sun rays to power small mechanisms.	Absorb, Consume, Fill, Reserve.
Contain	To keep a flow within limits.	A housing contains the liquid inside it.	Capture, Close, Cover, Enclose.
Store	To accumulate material or energy.	A DC electrical battery stores the energy.	Accumulate, Bunch, Bundle, Cache, Capture, Collect, Concentrate, Contain, Group, Keep, Pack, Stock.
Supply	To provide material or energy from storage.	In an incandescent light the battery supplies energy to the filament.	Import, Input, Replenish, Retrieve.

Signal

Definition: To provide information

Function	Definition	Example	Synonyms
Detect	To discover information about a flow.	A gauge on the top of a gas cylinder detects proper pressure ranges.	Discern, Perceive, Recognize.
Display	To reveal something about a flow to the mind or eye.	The xyz-coordinate display on a vertical milling machine displays the precise location of the cutting tool.	Emit, Expose, Select
Indicate	To make something known to the user.	An alarm indicates the presence of smoke via an auditory signal.	Announce, Compare, Demand, Denote, Detect, Identify, Inform, Locate, Monitor, Record, Register, Show.
Measure	To determine the magnitude of a material or energy flow.	An analog thermostat measures temperature through a bimetallic strip.	Calibrate, Classify, Locate, Time.
Process	To submit information to a particular treatment or method having a set number of operations or steps.	A computer processes a login request signal before allowing a user access to its files.	Calculate, Check, Compare, Compute, Convert, Evaluate, Test, Validate.
Sense	To perceive, or become aware, of a signal.	An audio cassette machine senses if the end of the tape has been reached.	Determine, Feel.
Track	To observe and record data from a flow.	The GPS tracks the position of a unit by triangulating signals from satellites received by the unit.	Mark, Monitor, Time.

Stop

Definition: To cease, or prevent, the transfer of a material, signal or energy.

Synonyms: Arrest, Barrier, Block, Break, Cease, Choke, Close, Delay, End, Finish, Halt, Interrupt, Limit, Pause, Reject, Restrain, Suspend, Undo, Withhold.

Function	Definition	Example	Synonyms
Inhibit	To significantly restrain a flow, though a portion of the flow continues to be transferred.	A reflective coating on glass stops the transmission of UV radiation through it.	Insulate, Protect, Resist, Shield.
Prevent	To keep a flow from happening.	A submerged gate on a dam wall prevents water from flowing to the other side.	Disable, Turn off.

Support

Definition: To firmly fix a material into a defined location, or secure an energy into a specific course.

Function	Definition	Example	Synonyms
Position	To place a material or energy into a specific location or orientation.	The coin slot on a soda machine positions the coin for entry into the machine.	Align, Constrain, Locate, Orient, Stabilize, Steady.
Secure	To firmly fix a material or energy path.	On a glove, a velcro strap secures the hand in the correct place.	Attach, Constrain, Fasten, Fix, Hold, Immobilize, Lock, Mount, Place.
Stabilize	To prevent a material or energy from changing course or location.	On a typical cannister vacuum, the center of gravity is low to stabilize the vacuum.	Steady.