(good, or equivalent, turn) An act that helps someone
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The mechanics of a movement or action
“The action of Tiger Woods' drive on the first hole was flawless.”
An undertaking or course of action taken to achieve a particular aim or goal
“This issue will require immediate action to rectify.”
The effect or influence of something, typically a chemical or substance
“People should be educated on the action of illicit drugs on the human body.”
Exciting or fast-paced activity
“There was plenty of action at the races, and we were there to experience all of it!”
(of a person) The quality of being energetic and ambitious
“He was a man of action who had no time for small talk.”
(mass noun) Armed combat
“Allied and Axis forces saw action at Point Du Hoc during World War II, primarily involving the use of shotguns loaded with incendiaries.”
Legal proceedings
“The former chief of staff launched action against his party in a dramatic escalation of factional infighting.”
(usually used in plural form "actions") Deeds performed that reflect on a person's character
“We feel that your actions were completely justified given the circumstances.”
Events represented in a story or play
“The novel's action starts slowly but ends in a dramatic crescendo.”
The act of gesticulating, or making gestures to aid expression of thoughts, sentiments or passion
(as in a rule, policy, or law) The state of being operative or enforceable
A vigorous campaign for political, social, or religious change
An instance of successfully achieving something difficult
A strategy worked out in advance to achieve a goal
Something that one has made or done
An action or means producing a particular effect
The way a living thing acts in a particular environment
The act of dealing with or taking notice of someone or something
The act of intervening or mediating between two parties
The fact or condition of being involved with or participating in something
The function assumed or part played by a person or thing in a particular situation
Activity requiring physical effort, carried out to sustain or improve health and fitness
The acts at the beginning of a sexual encounter that serve to build up sexual arousal
The use of action to achieve a result, typically politically or socially
A penalty for disobeying a law or rule
(good, or equivalent, turn) An act that helps someone
A theme or characteristic running throughout a situation or piece of writing
To act on, or put into action, a request
“I will action the instructions you have provided to me as soon as possible.”
(chiefly archaic) To initiate legal action
“Rose would action Harvey for what she deemed as unprofessional behavior.”
To happen, transpire, or take place
Used to signal the beginning of an event
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