Act On

Pronunciation: /ˈækt ɒn/

Definitions of act on

verb to take action based on something, to do something as a result of a decision or information

Example Sentences

A1 I act on my friend's advice when making decisions.

A2 She acts on her instincts when faced with danger.

B1 The company decided to act on the feedback received from customers.

B2 The government needs to act on climate change before it's too late.

C1 As a manager, she always acts on opportunities to improve the team's performance.

C2 The CEO acted on the information provided by the analysts to make strategic decisions.

Examples of act on in a Sentence

formal The board of directors will act on the recommendations put forth by the committee.

informal I'll act on your advice and see how it goes.

slang I'll act on that tip and hopefully make some money.

figurative She decided to act on her feelings and finally confess her love to him.

Grammatical Forms of act on

• past tense: acted on
• plural: act on
• comparative: more act on
• superlative: most act on
• present tense: acts on
• future tense: will act on
• perfect tense: has acted on
• continuous tense: is acting on
• singular: acts on
• positive degree: act on
• infinitive: to act on
• gerund: acting on
• participle: acted on

Origin and Evolution of act on

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English, Old French, Latin

Story behind the word: The term 'act on' originated from Middle English, influenced by Old French and Latin.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in a legal context to denote taking action based on a law or regulation, the term 'act on' has evolved to encompass a broader range of actions and decisions taken in response to various stimuli or influences.