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action

 

[ ˈakʃən ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

physical movement

The fact or process of doing something, typically to achieve an aim.

Synonyms

activity, deed, effort

Examples of usage

  • The company took action to reduce costs.
  • The government needs to take immediate action to address this issue.
Context #2 | Noun

legal

A legal process; a lawsuit.

Synonyms

case, lawsuit, legal proceeding

Examples of usage

  • The lawyer filed a legal action against the company.
  • The court dismissed the action due to lack of evidence.
Context #3 | Verb

performing a task

To take steps to do something.

Synonyms

carry out, execute, implement

Examples of usage

  • We need to action this plan as soon as possible.
  • The manager will action your request immediately.

Translations

Translations of the word "action" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ação

🇮🇳 कार्रवाई

🇩🇪 Aktion

🇮🇩 aksi

🇺🇦 дія

🇵🇱 działanie

🇯🇵 行動 (こうどう)

🇫🇷 action

🇪🇸 acción

🇹🇷 eylem

🇰🇷 행동 (haengdong)

🇸🇦 فعل

🇨🇿 akce

🇸🇰 akcia

🇨🇳 行动 (xíngdòng)

🇸🇮 dejanje

🇮🇸 aðgerð

🇰🇿 әрекет

🇬🇪 ქმედება

🇦🇿 hərəkət

🇲🇽 acción

Etymology

The word 'action' originated from the Latin word 'actionem', which means 'a doing, a performance'. It has been used in the English language since the 14th century. Throughout history, 'action' has been associated with movement, progress, and accomplishment. It is a versatile word that can be used in various contexts, from everyday tasks to legal proceedings.

See also: act, acting, actionable, activate, active, actively, activists, activity, actor, actress, acts, actual, counteractant, enact, inactivity, overact, react, transact.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #186, this word is extremely common in English. It's a crucial part of basic vocabulary that's used constantly in both spoken and written communication, making it essential for even basic conversations.