Action ˈækʃn Stop Plan Taking I Time Beautiful

• the time has come for action if these beautiful animals are to survive.
• firefighters took action immediately to stop the blaze spreading.
• what is the best course of action in the circumstances?
• she began to explain her plan of action to the group.

action

1. the process of doing something in order to make something happen or to deal with a situation
• see also direct action
  https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/direct-action
• The time has come for action if these beautiful animals are to survive.
• Firefighters took action immediately to stop the blaze spreading.
• What is the best course of action in the circumstances?
• She began to explain her plan of action to the group.
2. a thing that somebody does
• Her quick action saved the child's life.
• Each of us must take responsibility for our own actions.
• Her quick action saved the child’s life.
• Tougher measures against racism are needed.
• This was a first step towards a united Europe.
• an act of kindness
• a heroic act of bravery
• his heroic actions/acts during the war.
• They are waiting for the results of the opinion polls before deciding their next move.
3. a legal process to stop a person or company from doing something, or to make them pay for a mistake, etc.
• A libel action is being brought against the magazine that published the article.
• He is considering taking legal action against the hospital.
4. fighting in a battle or war
• military action
• soldiers killed in action
5. the events in a story, play, etc.
• See related entries: Producing a play
  https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/topic/producing_a_play/action_2
• The action takes place in France.
6. exciting events
• I like films with plenty of action.
• New York is where the action is.
7. the effect that one substance or chemical has on another
• the action of sunlight on the skin
• The action of the rushing water cleans the gully.
8. the way a part of the body moves or functions
• a study of the action of the liver
9. the mechanical parts of a piano, gun, clock, etc. or the way the parts move
• see also pump-action
  https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/pump-action
10. what a person actually does means more than what they say they will do
11. if somebody/something is in action, they are doing the activity or work that is typical for them
• Just press the button to see your favourite character in action.
• I've yet to see all the players in action.
12. if you put an idea or a plan into action, you start making it happen or work
• The new plan for traffic control is being put into action on an experimental basis.
13. not able to work or be used because of injury or damage
• Jon will be out of action for weeks with a broken leg.
• The photocopier is out of action today.
14. a share or role in an interesting or exciting activity, especially in order to make money
• Foreign firms will all want a piece of the action if the new airport goes ahead.
15. to suddenly start working or doing something
• ‘Let's go!’ he said, springing into action.
• The town springs into life (= becomes busy) during the carnival.
16. to start doing something quickly and with a lot of energy
• The ambulance crew swung into action to resuscitate the patient.
• The rescue operation swung into action immediately.
17. to act in order to avoid danger or an unpleasant situation
• The pilot had to take evasive action to avoid a mid-air collision.

Extra Examples

• Affirmative action was most successful in creating opportunities for college-educated women.
• Disciplinary action will be taken against students who cheat.
• He is out of action following an ankle injury.
• He urged the government to take decisive action against music piracy.
• He was killed during enemy action.
• He was reported missing in action.
• Her husband brought a civil action against her after their divorce.
• I considered taking legal action.
• I have not yet seen the machines in action.
• I never saw action during the war.
• Is this the best course of action to follow?
• Only the priest can perform these actions.
• The emergency services swung into action as soon as the disaster was reported.
• The government is taking strong action on refugees.
• The leaders have agreed on joint action to combat terrorism.
• The situation calls for drastic action.
• They took out a libel action against the newspaper’s owners.
• Unless appropriate action is taken, our sales will decline.
• We have to galvanize people into action.
• We need to put these ideas into action.
• We shall take whatever actions are necessary.
• We’ll take whatever action is necessary.
• action against drug dealers
• paramilitary covert action teams working overseas
• A libel action is being brought against the magazine that published the article.
• Actions speak louder than words.
• Firefighters took action immediately to stop the blaze from spreading.
• Her quick action saved the child’s life.
• If you want to know where all the action is around here, just ask Jo.
• New York is where the action is.
• The possibility of taking military action has not been ruled out.
• The time has come for action if these beautiful animals are to survive.
• There can be no excuse for these actions.
• Vitamin D can be made in the body by the action of sunlight on the skin.

Word Origin

• late Middle English: via Old French from Latin actio(n-), from agere ‘do, act’.