Meaning of 'action'

noun

something done, usually as opposed to something said

Example: "There were stories of murders and other unnatural actions."

noun

the most important or interesting work or activity in a specific area or field

Example: "the action is no longer in technology stocks but in municipal bonds"

noun

a military engagement

Example: "The unit saw action in Korea."

Synonyms: military action

noun

a judicial proceeding brought by one party against another

Synonyms: legal action action at law

noun

an act by a government body or supranational organization

Example: "recent federal action undermined the segregationist position"

noun

the operating part that transmits power to a mechanism

Example: "the piano had a very stiff action"

Synonyms: action mechanism

noun

the trait of being active and energetic and forceful

Example: "A person ready to jump, leap, or run at any moment is ready for action."

noun

the series of events that form a plot

Example: "The writer's newer novels have a lot of action."

noun

a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings)

Example: "the action of natural forces"

Synonyms: activity natural process natural action

noun

the state of being active

Synonyms: activity activeness

verb

to put in effect

Example: "I actioned the plan."

Synonyms: carry out execute fulfill fulfil carry through accomplish

verb

to institute legal proceedings against

Example: "It looks like we will have to action them to get the to budge."

Synonyms: process