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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’.

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   Synonyms for ACTION: thing, act, doing, deed, achievement, feat, accomplishment, experience; Antonyms of ACTION: inertia, passivity, inactivity, hesitation, reluctance, timidity, diffidence, lethargy.

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   Synonyms and examples. act. This was considered to be an act of war. thing. That’s the last thing you should be doing if you’re pregnant. activity. Not all of her business activities were scrupulously clean. move. Applying for that job was a good move. deed. Their evil deeds must not go unpunished. feat. That was an amazing feat of endurance.

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   Synonyms for ACTION in English: deed, move, act, performance, blow, exercise, achievement, stroke, undertaking, exploit, ….

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   Synonyms for ACTION: suit, act, claim, natural-process, action mechanism, litigation, lawsuit, natural action, activity; Antonyms for ACTION: inaction, rest, quiet, inaction, inactivity, inertia, stagnation, rest, idleness.

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    action. WordReference English Thesaurus © 2024. Sense: Noun: state of movement. Synonyms: activity, movement, motion, bustle, hustle and bustle, commotion, liveliness, life, energy, vivacity, adventure, work, fun, fun and games (informal), busyness, turmoil, conflict, animation, rush, haste, speed, go. Antonyms:

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