Action: meaning, definitions and examples
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action
[ ˈakʃən ]
physical movement
The fact or process of doing something, typically to achieve an aim.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The company took action to reduce costs.
- The government needs to take immediate action to address this issue.
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
Word origin
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.