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action
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
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noun
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
“there were stories of murders and other unnatural actions”
noun
the most important or interesting work or activity in a specific area or field
“the action is no longer in technology stocks but in municipal bonds”
noun
a military engagement
“he saw action in Korea”
noun
a judicial proceeding brought by one party against another; one party prosecutes another for a wrong done or for protection of a right or for prevention of a wrong
noun
an act by a government body or supranational organization
“recent federal action undermined the segregationist position”
noun
the operating part that transmits power to a mechanism
“the piano had a very stiff action”
noun
In firearms terminology, the mechanism that handles the ammunition (loads, locks, fires, and extracts the cartridges).
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noun
the trait of being active and energetic and forceful
“a man of action”
noun
the series of events that form a plot
“his novels always have a lot of action”
noun
a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings)
“the action of natural forces”
noun
the state of being active
“his sphere of activity”
verb
put in effect
“carry out a task”
verb
institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against
“He was warned that the district attorney would process him”
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there were stories of murders and other unnatural actions
the action is no longer in technology stocks but in municipal bonds
gawkers always try to get as close to the action as possible
he saw action in Korea
recent federal action undermined the segregationist position
the United Nations must have the power to propose and organize action without being hobbled by irrelevant issues
the Union action of emancipating Southern slaves
the piano had a very stiff action
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a man of action
his novels always have a lot of action
the action of natural forces
volcanic activity
his sphere of activity
he is out of action
carry out a task
execute the decision of the people
He actioned the operation
He was warned that the district attorney would process him
She actioned the company for discrimination
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