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Meaning of
action
in English
action
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Plural
actions
Past Tense
actioned
Participle Verb
actioning
Third Person Singular
actions
Definitions
Noun
doing
something
with
effort
;
performing
accomplishing
a
purpose
;
doing
something
fast-paced
activity
;
energetic
movement
The
movie
was
full
of
action
and
exciting
stunts
.
a
series
of
events
;
unfolding
drama
The
news
reported
on
the
action
taken
by
the
government
to
address
the
crisis
.
a
financial
share
in
a
company
The
company
will
issue
a
new
action
to
raise
capital
.
a
natural
process
or
phenomenon
;
occurring
spontaneously
The
erosion
of
the
coastline
is
a
natural
action
that
occurs
over
time
.
intentional
or
deliberate
behavior
;
taking
steps
to
achieve
something
The
charity
is
calling
for
action
to
help
those
affected
by
the
disaster
.
a
legal
proceeding
or
lawsuit
in
court
The
company
is
facing
a
legal
action
for
violating
environmental
regulations
.
military
engagement
or
combat
;
exchange
of
blows
or
attacks
The
military
unit
was
engaged
in
intense
action
during
the
battle
.
Compounds / Phrases
course of action
action points
in action
man of action
capillary action
spooky action at a distance
nonaction
live-action