Action - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈækʃn|  American pronunciation of the word action
Brit.  |ˈækʃ(ə)n|  British pronunciation of the word action

noun

- something done (usually as opposed to something said)
there were stories of murders and other unnatural actions
- the state of being active (syn: activity)
he is out of action
- a military engagement
he saw action in Korea
- a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings) (syn: activity)
the action of natural forces
- the series of events that form a plot
his novels always have a lot of action
- the trait of being active and energetic and forceful
a man of action
- the operating part that transmits power to a mechanism
the piano had a very stiff action
- a judicial proceeding brought by one party against another; one party prosecutes another for a wrong done or for protection of a right or for prevention of a wrong
- an act by a government body or supranational organization
recent federal action undermined the segregationist position
the United Nations must have the power to propose and organize action without being hobbled by irrelevant issues
the Union action of emancipating Southern slaves
- the most important or interesting work or activity in a specific area or field
the action is no longer in technology stocks but in municipal bonds
gawkers always try to get as close to the action as possible

verb

- institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against (syn: litigate, process, sue)
She actioned the company for discrimination
- put in effect (syn: accomplish, carry out, carry through, execute, fulfil, fulfill)
He actioned the operation

Extra examples

He was critical of the government's actions before the war.

A military action against another country

She tried to explain her actions.

I accept full responsibility for my actions.

The situation demanded immediate action.

The problem may require military action.

The school took disciplinary action against the drunken students.

They decided that no further action was necessary.

They were trapped after the lifts went out of action.

He brought legal action against his neighbour.

The judge dismissed the action.

Hollywood is where the action is now.

The government must take action now to stop the rise in violent crime.

What do you think is our best course of action?

They met to discuss a plan of action.

Word forms

noun
singular: action
plural: actions
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