action

[US]/'ækʃ(ə)n/
[UK]/'ækʃən/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. activity; function; plot; battle

Phrases & Collocations

take action

action plan

action on

in action

mechanism of action

course of action

legal action

action research

civil action

pharmacological action

corrective action

administrative action

joint action

collective action

combined action

direct action

action potential

out of action

control action

disciplinary action

Example Sentences

action speaks louder than words

Real-world Examples

The military and the police will take firm action in accordance with the law.

Source: CCTV Observations

China said the U.S. is reaching beyond its jurisdiction and taking unilateral action.

Source: NPR News April 2019 Collection

He challenged the status quo and called for action.

Source: Cook's Speech Collection

We don't know how to take effective action.

Source: TED Talks (Audio Version) June 2016 Collection

" We condemn these actions in the strongest possible terms."

Source: VOA Regular Speed September 2016 Compilation

Now people had to take an action.

Source: TED Talks (Video Version) Bilingual Selection

Today we talk about pointless, useless actions.

Source: VOA Special September 2022 Collection

And sweeping is the action of doing this.

Source: Engvid Super Teacher Selection

It's asked the government to take urgent action to cancel an upcoming marathon.

Source: CNN 10 Student English November 2017 Collection

Is that the action of a close friend?

Source: The Count of Monte Cristo: Selected Edition

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