Functioning and Flurry

functioning

Process or manner of functioning or operating.
- usage: "the power of its engine determines its operation"; "the plane's operation in high winds"; "they compared the cooking performance of each oven"; "the jet's performance conformed to high standards"
- synonyms: operation, performance

Perform as expected when applied.
- usage: "The washing machine won't go unless it's plugged in"; "Does this old car still run well"; "This old radio doesn't work anymore"
- synonyms: function, work, operate, go, run
Serve a purpose, role, or function.
- usage: "The tree stump serves as a table"; "The female students served as a control group"; "This table would serve very well"; "His freedom served him well"; "The table functions as a desk"
- synonyms: serve, function
Perform duties attached to a particular office or place or function.
- usage: "His wife officiated as his private secretary"
- synonyms: officiate, function

Performing or able to perform its regular function.
- usage: "a functioning flashlight"

flurry

A rapid active commotion.
- synonyms: bustle, hustle, ado, fuss, stir
A light brief snowfall and gust of wind (or something resembling that. )
- usage: "he had to close the window against the flurries"; "there was a flurry of chicken feathers"
- synonyms: snow flurry

Move in an agitated or confused manner.
Cause to feel embarrassment.
- usage: "The constant attention of the young man confused her"
- synonyms: confuse, disconcert, put off

(n.) The violent spasms of a dying whale.
(n.) Violent agitation; commotion; bustle; hurry.
(n.) A sudden and brief blast or gust; a light, temporary breeze; as, a flurry of wind.
(n.) A light shower or snowfall accompanied with wind.
(v.t.) To put in a state of agitation; to excite or alarm.

Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary

Flurry is a masculine given name

Flurry is a drastic volume increase in a specific security.