Pronunciation: /ˈæk.ʃən/
noun a thing done; an act
A1 I took action by calling for help when I saw someone in danger.
A2 The movie was full of exciting action scenes.
B1 The government is planning to take action to reduce pollution in the city.
B2 The CEO's decisive actions led to a significant increase in company profits.
C1 The committee is discussing possible actions to address the issue at hand.
C2 The military's swift action prevented a potential disaster from occurring.
verb to take action; to do something
A1 I like to action my plans immediately.
A2 She actioned the instructions without hesitation.
B1 The manager actioned the decision to restructure the team.
B2 The government must action policies to address climate change.
C1 The CEO actioned the company's expansion strategy successfully.
C2 The committee actioned the recommendations from the report promptly.
adjective relating to or involving action or activity
A1 I like action movies.
A2 She prefers action-packed adventures.
B1 The action scenes in the movie were well choreographed.
B2 The action sequences in the film were intense and thrilling.
C1 The director is known for his action-packed blockbusters.
C2 The special effects in the action sequences were top-notch.
adverb in a manner that involves action or activity
A1 She walked quickly to catch the bus.
A2 He smiled warmly at the stranger.
B1 The teacher spoke loudly to get the students' attention.
B2 The manager acted decisively to resolve the conflict.
C1 The politician's actions were closely scrutinized by the media.
C2 The CEO's actions had a profound impact on the company's success.
formal The board of directors took decisive action to address the company's financial challenges.
informal Let's take action and clean up this mess before anyone notices.
slang I'm ready to take some serious action and show them who's boss.
figurative His words sparked a chain reaction of action among the protesters.
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