action

noun
UK: /ˈækʃən/
US: /ˈækʃən/

  1. Something that you do.

    1. He did a good action today, helping an old lady. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company's actions have had a negative impact on the environment, prompting protests. [ ] [ ]

  2. The process of doing something, especially to deal with a problem.

    1. We must take action now to stop this. [ ] [ ]
    2. Immediate action is required to address the escalating climate crisis and its consequences. [ ] [ ]

  3. A lawsuit or legal case brought before a court.

    1. He started an action against the company. [ ] [ ]
    2. The consumer protection group initiated legal action against the manufacturer for false advertising. [ ] [ ]

  4. Excitement and things happening, especially in a film or story.

    1. I like action movies very much. [ ] [ ]
    2. The film's plot had plenty of action, including car chases and explosions. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

conduct activity energy behavior excitement case act deed lawsuit
action transitive-verb

  1. To do something to deal with a problem or situation.

    1. We need to action this request. [ ] [ ]
    2. Please action this complaint immediately as the customer is very upset. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "action" in English means: Something that you do., The process of doing something, especially to deal with a problem., A lawsuit or legal case brought before a court., Excitement and things happening, especially in a film or story..

The phonetic transcription of "action" is /ˈækʃən/ in British English and /ˈækʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "action": conduct, activity, energy, behavior, excitement, case, act, deed, lawsuit.

Example usage of "action": "He did a good action today, helping an old lady.". More examples on the page.