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action

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/ˈækʃən/
US
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action packed

Translations

actionnoun
actions
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actionSens général : fait d’agir, mesure ou intervention.
The government must take action to address the issue of climate change.
Le gouvernement doit prendre des actions pour résoudre le problème du changement climatique.
actionSens : acte, fait accompli.
His actions spoke louder than his words.
Ses actions parlaient plus fort que ses paroles.
actionSens littéraire ou narratif : déroulement des événements.
The action of the novel takes place in a small town.
L’action du roman se déroule dans une petite ville.
action en justiceDomaine juridique : poursuite judiciaire, procès intenté.
She filed an action against the company for breach of contract.
Elle a intenté une action en justice contre l’entreprise pour rupture de contrat.
mécaniqueSens technique, notamment pour un instrument de musique.
The piano’s action needs adjustment.
La mécanique du piano doit être réglée.
actionSens courant : activité intense, souvent physique ou spectaculaire.
Fans looking for nonstop action will love this game.
Les fans en quête d’action non-stop aimeront ce jeu.
Synonyms
deed
act
operation
activity
movement
gesture
performance
execution
process
function
actionverb
actioned
Past Simple
actioned
Past Participle
actioning
Gerund
UK
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US
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mettre en œuvreUsage surtout administratif ou professionnel.
The manager promised to action the committee’s recommendations immediately.
Le directeur a promis de mettre en œuvre immédiatement les recommandations du comité.
Additional translations
engager des poursuites contreSens juridique ; plus rare.
Synonyms
implement
execute
enact
perform
carry out
effect
accomplish
undertake
pursue
initiate
actionadjective
more action
Comp.
most action
Super.
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Used attributively before a noun to describe something involving exciting events or physical activity (e.g., “action film”).
d’actionSe dit surtout d’un film ou d’un récit riche en scènes rapides ou spectaculaires.
They went to see an action movie.
Ils sont allés voir un film d’action.

Definitions

actionnoun
The fact or process of doing something, typically to achieve an aim.
The government must take action to address the issue of climate change.
A thing done; an act.
His actions spoke louder than his words.
The events represented in a story or play.
The action of the novel takes place in a small town.
A legal process; a lawsuit.
She filed an action against the company for breach of contract.
The mechanism or moving parts of a machine or musical instrument.
The piano’s action needs adjustment.
Exciting or vigorous activity, especially of a physical or violent kind.
Fans looking for nonstop action will love this game.
actionverb
To put into effect or carry out; to implement.
The manager promised to action the committee’s recommendations immediately.
To initiate legal proceedings against (a person or entity); to sue.
The environmental agency actioned the company for illegal dumping.
actionadjective
Featuring or characterized by rapid activity, danger, or excitement.
They went to see an action movie.
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