action
ac
ˈæk
āk
tion
ʃən
shēn
British pronunciation
/ˈækʃən/

Definition und Bedeutung von „action“ im Englischen

01

Klage, Verfahren

a formal or legal process in which it is decided if someone has done something wrong or illegal
action definition and meaning
example
Beispiele
Legal action was taken after the contract was violated.
02

Aktion, Maßnahme

the process of doing something, often requiring effort, with a specific purpose or goal in mind
example
Beispiele
He planned every step carefully before putting the plan into action.
Er plante jeden Schritt sorgfältig, bevor er den Plan in Aktion setzte.
03

the condition or state of being active or engaged in activity

example
Beispiele
The project involved nonstop action from the team.
04

Aktion, Kampf

the act of fighting a war or battle
example
Beispiele
During the action, soldiers had to adapt quickly to changing conditions.
Während der Aktion mussten sich die Soldaten schnell an die sich ändernden Bedingungen anpassen.
05

a process or effect produced by nature, not human intent

example
Beispiele
Heat action accelerated the reaction.
06

the part of a mechanism that transmits power or motion

example
Beispiele
The clock 's action drives the hands.
07

the characteristic of being active, energetic, or forceful

example
Beispiele
Action is key to success in competitive fields.
08

the sequence of events forming the plot of a story or drama

example
Beispiele
The story 's action escalates toward a climax.
09

the most important, interesting, or energetic work or events in a field

example
Beispiele
The action in the fashion world changes every season.
10

an operation or measure undertaken by a government or international body

example
Beispiele
The council voted on action regarding the new policy.
11

fast-moving events that create excitement, suspense, or danger

example
Beispiele
Video games provide immersive action for players.
12

an enjoyable or stimulating activity

example
Beispiele
Adventure sports offer non-stop action.
13

sexuelle Handlung, Geschlechtsverkehr

sexual activity or intercourse, often used with a quantifier
SlangSlang
example
Beispiele
I hope to get a bit of action with the hot guy from the club.
Ich hoffe, ein bisschen Action mit dem heißen Typen aus dem Club zu bekommen.
01

used to indicate the start of an activity, especially a performance or recording

action definition and meaning
example
Beispiele
The cameraman waited for the call of " Action! " before filming.
to action
01

umsetzen, ausführen

to take steps or do something in order to achieve a particular goal or result
example
Beispiele
She decided to action the recommendation from the meeting immediately.
Sie beschloss, die Empfehlung aus der Besprechung sofort umzusetzen.
02

to initiate legal proceedings or file a lawsuit against someone

example
Beispiele
They actioned the driver for damages caused in the accident.
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