Pronunciation: /ækt/
noun a formal written law or decision of a legislature, ruler, court, or other authority
A1 She is in a school play and has a small act.
A2 The main act of the circus was the acrobats.
B1 The government passed an act to protect the environment.
B2 The actor's performance in the Shakespearean act was outstanding.
C1 The charity organization is working on an act to provide clean water to remote villages.
C2 The politician's controversial act caused a stir in the media.
verb to take action; do something
A1 She acts in school plays.
A2 He acts in amateur theater productions.
B1 The company acted quickly to address the issue.
B2 The politician acted in accordance with the law.
C1 The CEO acted decisively to save the company from bankruptcy.
C2 The judge acted impartially in the high-profile case.
formal The government passed an act to regulate the use of pesticides in agriculture.
informal She's planning to act in the school play next month.
slang Stop acting like you know everything.
figurative His kindness towards others is just an act to hide his true intentions.
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