FUNCTION

John : What does a transformer do?

Virka :

 A transformer transforms AC Voltage.

 The function of a transformer is to transform AC votage.

PURPOSE
John : What is a transformer for?

Virka :

 A transformer is for transforming AC voltage.

 A transformer is used for transforming AC voltage.
 A transformer is used to transform AC voltage.
 We transform AC voltage with a transformer.
 We transform AC voltage using a transformer.

MEANS
John : How does a transformer work?

Virka :

 A transformer transfoms AC voltage by ... .

 A transformer..., thereby transforming AC voltage.