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Action

/ˈæk.ʃən/

Something done so as to accomplish a purpose.

📖 Definitions of "Action"

noun
  1. 1

    Something done so as to accomplish a purpose.

  2. 2

    A way of motion or functioning.

    "Knead bread with a rocking action."

  3. 3

    Fast-paced activity.

    "a movie full of exciting action"

  4. 4

    A mechanism; a moving part or assembly.

    "a rifle action"

verb
  1. 1

    To act on a request etc, in order to put it into effect.

  2. 2

    To initiate a legal action against someone.

interjection
  1. 1

    Demanding or signifying the start of something, usually an act or scene of a theatric performance.

    "The director yelled ‘Action!’ before the camera started rolling."

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