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Action
ˈakʃn
- the fact or process of doing something, typically to achieve an aim
"ending child labour will require action on many levels"
- the way in which something such as a chemical has an effect or influence
"the seeds require the catalytic action of water to release heat"
- the events represented in a story or play
"the action is set in a country house"
- exciting or notable activity
"the weekend sporting action begins on Saturday"
- used by a film director as a command to begin
"lights, camera, action"
- a thing done; an act
"she frequently questioned his actions"
deed act activity move gesture undertaking exploit manoeuvre achievement accomplishment venture enterprise endeavour effort exertion- a gesture or movement
"his actions emphasized his words"
- the way in which something works or moves
"the weapon has a smooth action"
- the mechanism that makes a machine or instrument work
"a piano with an escapement action"
- armed conflict
"servicemen listed as missing in action during the war"
- a military engagement
"a rearguard action"
- legal proceedings; a lawsuit
"a civil action for damages"