American English
/ˈæk.ʃn̩/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Something you do, especially to solve a problem or achieve a result.
Practice out loudSomething you do, especially to solve a problem or achieve a result.
We need action, not more promises.
The city took action to reduce traffic.
In take action, Spanish often uses tomar medidas, not hacer acción.
take action · immediate action
take action to + verb
take action against + person/organization
Exciting events involving physical movement, fighting, or competition, especially in a movie or game.
There was a lot of action in the final ten minutes.
She loves movies with plenty of action.
action movie
be full of action
There is a lot of action in + movie/game
A formal process in court to settle a disagreement.
They threatened legal action against the landlord.
She is considering legal action over the unpaid bill.
take legal action
take legal action against + person/organization
consider legal action over + problem
The way a machine or one of its parts works.
The new brake has a smooth action.
The action of the pump becomes noisy when the filter is dirty.
the action of + machine/part
to do something to deal with a problem
The school took action after the accident.
to start or threaten a court case
The customer may take legal action.
working or doing what something is meant to do
It was amazing to see the robot in action.