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- DictionaryAc·tion/ˈakSHən/
noun
- 1. the fact or process of doing something, typically to achieve an aim: "he vowed to take tougher action against persistent offenders"
- 2. a thing done; an act: "she frequently questioned his actions"
An action is a thing that is done, and not merely thought or spoken about. Possible actions could range from blinking to invading a country. Action comes from agere, the Latin verb meaning "to do." Legal action is the initiation of a lawsuit to demand your rights.
2 days ago · 1. uncountable noun. Action is doing something for a particular purpose. The government is taking emergency action to deal with a housing crisis. What was needed, he said, was decisive action to halt what he called these savage crimes. Synonyms: measure, act, step, operation More Synonyms of action. 2. countable noun.
action. [uncountable] the process of doing something in order to make something happen or to deal with a situation. The time has come for action if these beautiful animals are to survive. Firefighters took action immediately to stop the blaze spreading.
noun. uk / ˈækʃ ə n / us. action noun (DO) Add to word list. B2. something that you do: She has to accept the consequences of her actions. We must take action (= do something) before the problem gets worse. So what do you think is the best course of action (= way of dealing with the situation)?
noun. 1 [mass noun] the fact or process of doing something, typically to achieve an aim: ending child labour will require action on many levels strike action was threatened. More example sentences Synonyms. 1.1 the way in which something such as a chemical has an effect or influence: the seeds require the catalytic action of water to release heat.
1. The state or process of acting or doing: The medical team went into action. 2. Something that is done or accomplished; a deed. See Usage Note at act. 3. Organized activity to accomplish an objective: a problem requiring drastic action. 4.
3 days ago · 1. uncountable noun. Action is doing something for a particular purpose. The government is taking emergency action to deal with a housing crisis. Synonyms: measure, act, step, operation More Synonyms of action. 2. uncountable noun. The fighting which takes place in a war can be referred to as action .
