Acting - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈæktɪŋ|  American pronunciation of the word acting
Brit.  |ˈæktɪŋ|  British pronunciation of the word acting
- this word is used as a present participle form of the verb 'to be'to act

noun

- the performance of a part or role in a drama (syn: performing, playing)

adjective

- serving temporarily especially as a substitute
the acting president

Extra examples

Her acting is unusually good in this film.

The college's acting president will be replaced with a permanent one next fall.

...will serve as acting president of the university until a permanent replacement can be found...

His acting in "The Fellowship of the Rings" and "The Two Towers" was astounding.

We were acting in the best interests of our children.

I noticed that the dog was acting funny this morning.

He was acting in his capacity as judge.

He was acting like someone with a guilty conscience.

Many have faulted her for not acting sooner.

He's been acting kind of crazy lately.

She is acting in an advisory role in the administration.

Her first acting job was on a soap.

She pursued dual careers in music and acting.

Several neighbors alerted the authorities when they noticed strangers acting suspiciously.

...meeting that movie director could be your passport to a big acting career...

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