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   action

   /ˈakʃn/

   noun

   • 1. the fact or process of doing something, typically to achieve an aim: "ending child labour will require action on many levels" Similar stepsmeasuresactivitymovementworkworkingeffortexertionoperation
   • ▪ 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" Similar effectinfluencepowerworkingworkresultconsequence
   • ▪ short for industrial action
   • ▪ the events represented in a story or play: "the action is set in a country house"
   • ▪ exciting or notable activity: informal "the weekend sporting action begins on Saturday" Similar excitementactivitybustlehappeningsoccurrencesproceedingseventsincidentsepisodeseventualitieschain of eventsinformal:goings-on
   • ▪ used by a film director as a command to begin: "lights, camera, action"
   • 2. a thing done; an act: "she frequently questioned his actions" Similar deedactactivitymovegestureundertakingexploitmanoeuvreachievementaccomplishmentventureenterpriseendeavoureffortexertionworkhandiworkdoingcreationperformancebehaviourconductreactionresponse
   • ▪ a gesture or movement: "his actions emphasized his words"
   • 3. the way in which something works or moves: "the weapon has a smooth action"
   • ▪ the mechanism that makes a machine or instrument work: "a piano with an escapement action"
   • 4. armed conflict: "servicemen listed as missing in action during the war" Similar fightinghostilitiesbattleconflictarmed conflictcombatwarfarewarbloodshedengagementclashencounterconfrontationskirmishaffray
   • ▪ a military engagement: "a rearguard action" Similar fightinghostilitiesbattleconflictarmed conflictcombatwarfarewarbloodshedengagementclashencounterconfrontationskirmishaffray
   • 5. legal proceedings; a lawsuit: "a civil action for damages" Similar lawsuitlegal actionsuitsuit at lawcasecauseprosecutionlitigationlegal disputelegal contestproceedingslegal proceedingsjudicial proceedings

   verb

   • 1. take action on; deal with: "your request will be actioned"

   Word Origin late Middle English: via Old French from Latin actio(n-), from agere ‘do, act’.

   Scrabble Points: 8

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishACTION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   • English (US)

     ACTION meaning: 1. the process of doing something,...

   • Action Spanish Translation

     ACTION translate: medidas, actuación, acción, acto,...

   • Znaczenie Action, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     ACTION definicja: 1. the process of doing something,...

   • Out of Action

     OUT OF ACTION definition: 1. If a machine or vehicle is out...

   • Action: Arabic Translation

     ACTION translate: حَدَث / فَعالِيّة , عَمَل / فِعْل / إجراء....

   • Right of Action

     RIGHT OF ACTION definition: the right to take legal action...

   • Action: German Translation

     ACTION translate: das Handeln, die Bewegung, Klage, die...

   • Action: Thai Translation

     ACTION translate: การกระทำ, การเคลื่อนไหว, การดำเนินคดี,...

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5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › actionAction - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   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.

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   Action, act, deed mean something done. Action applies especially to the doing, act to the result of the doing. An action usually lasts through some time and consists of more than one act: to take action on a petition. An act is single: an act of kindness.

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