action
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tion
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British pronunciation
/ˈækʃən/

Définition et signification de « action » en anglais

Action
01

procédure, procès

a formal or legal process in which it is decided if someone has done something wrong or illegal
action definition and meaning
example
Exemples
The company faced legal action for breach of contract.
02

action, mesure

the process of doing something, often requiring effort, with a specific purpose or goal in mind
example
Exemples
Her actions during the crisis showed great leadership.
Ses actions pendant la crise ont montré un grand leadership.
03

the condition or state of being active or engaged in activity

example
Exemples
The city is full of action day and night.
04

action

the act of fighting a war or battle
example
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Historical records detail the action of the war in vivid and dramatic terms.
Les archives historiques détaillent l'action de la guerre en termes vivants et dramatiques.
05

a process or effect produced by nature, not human intent

example
Exemples
Wind action shaped the sand dunes.
06

the part of a mechanism that transmits power or motion

example
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The firearm 's action determines its rate of fire.
07

the characteristic of being active, energetic, or forceful

example
Exemples
The team shows courage and action in crisis.
08

action

the sequence of events forming the plot of a story or drama
example
Exemples
Most of the action occurs in the city's underworld.
09

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

example
Exemples
The action in tech startups is concentrated in Silicon Valley.
10

an operation or measure undertaken by a government or international body

example
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Environmental action is needed to combat climate change.
11

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

example
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Soldiers were caught in the heat of action.
12

an enjoyable or stimulating activity

example
Exemples
The festival was packed with action and entertainment.
13

action sexuelle, rapports sexuels

sexual activity or intercourse, often used with a quantifier
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example
Exemples
I hope to get a bit of action with the hot guy from the club.
J'espère avoir un peu d'action avec le mec sexy du club.
01

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

action definition and meaning
example
Exemples
" Action! " marked the start of the live broadcast.
to action
01

mettre en œuvre, exécuter

to take steps or do something in order to achieve a particular goal or result
example
Exemples
She decided to action the recommendation from the meeting immediately.
Elle a décidé de mettre en œuvre la recommandation de la réunion immédiatement.
02

to initiate legal proceedings or file a lawsuit against someone

example
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She actioned the tenant for unpaid rent.
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