verb
to behave or function in a disruptive or unruly manner
adverb
in a disruptive or unruly manner
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The machinery started to act up, causing delays in production.
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My phone always acts up when I'm trying to send a text.
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I can't believe my car decided to act up on me right before my road trip.
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Her emotions began to act up as she thought about the past.