to act out
[phrase form: act]
01
uttrycka, visa
to communicate one's emotions, often negative, by misbehaving
Intransitive
Exempel
It's important to understand the reasons why a person is acting out before addressing the behavior.
Det är viktigt att förstå orsakerna till varför en person agerar ut innan man adresserar beteendet.
02
spela, uppföra
to perform a role or a scene on stage
Transitive: to act out a role or scene
Exempel
During the workshop, the students practiced how to act out a romantic dialogue with authenticity.
Under workshoppen övade eleverna på hur man spelar ut en romantisk dialog med autenticitet.
03
spela ut, återge
to play a role as in a child's imaginative play, where they play scenarios with toys or with their friends
Transitive: to act out an imaginative role
Exempel
At the birthday party, the entertainer offered to act out various characters and scenes from popular animated movies, delighting the children.
På födelsedagskalaset erbjöd sig underhållaren att spela ut olika karaktärer och scener från populära animerade filmer, vilket gladde barnen.
04
agera ut, uttrycka
to unconsciously display one's internal conflicts, emotions, or unresolved issues by visible actions, often as a defense mechanism
Transitive: to act out emotions or internal conflicts
Exempel
She acted out her anxiety by tapping her foot uncontrollably during the meeting.
Hon utåtade sin ångest genom att okontrollerat tappa med foten under mötet.
