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- Dictionaryaction/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
- 2. a thing done; an act: "she frequently questioned his actions" Similar
verb
- 1. take action on; deal with: "your request will be actioned"
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1. a. : a thing done : deed. b. : the accomplishment of a thing usually over a period of time, in stages, or with the possibility of repetition. c. actions plural : behavior, conduct. unscrupulous actions. d. : initiative, enterprise. a man of action. 2. : an act of will. an emergency requiring action. 3.
ACTION meaning: 1 : something that a person or group does often used with take; 2 : things done to achieve a particular purpose often used with take
ACTION definition: 1. the process of doing something, especially when dealing with a problem or difficulty: 2…. Learn more.
Action definition: the process or state of acting or of being active. See examples of ACTION used in a sentence.
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 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.
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.
ACTION definition: 1. something that you do: 2. things that are happening, especially exciting or important things…. Learn more.
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.
Something that is done or accomplished; a deed. American Heritage. An act or thing done. Webster's New World. Organized activity to accomplish an objective. A problem requiring drastic action. American Heritage. More Noun Definitions (43) Synonyms: fighting. engagement. combat. battle. movement. endeavor. enterprise.
