action
01
Action!
used to signal the beginning of an activity, typically a performance
Exempel
Let's try it from the top. Action!
Låt oss försöka från början. Action!
" Action! " marked the start of the live broadcast.
Ljus, kamera, tagning!
Action
01
handling, åtgärd
the process of doing something, often requiring effort, with a specific purpose or goal in mind
Exempel
The team took immediate action to address the client ’s concerns.
Teamet vidtog omedelbara åtgärder för att hantera klientens bekymmer.
Her actions during the crisis showed great leadership.
Hennes handlingar under krisen visade stor ledarskap.
02
handling, aktivitet
the state of being active
Exempel
The athlete thrives on constant action.
The city is full of action day and night.
03
aktion, strid
the act of fighting a war or battle
Exempel
The action on the battlefield was intense, with both sides fiercely contesting the territory.
Aktionen på slagfältet var intens, med båda sidor som häftigt kämpade om territoriet.
Historical records detail the action of the war in vivid and dramatic terms.
Historiska uppteckningar beskriver krigets handlingar i levande och dramatiska termer.
04
handling, fenomen
a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings)
Exempel
The action of the waves eroded the cliffs.
Wind action shaped the sand dunes.
05
stämning, process
a formal or legal process in which it is decided if someone has done something wrong or illegal
Exempel
The action was filed to resolve the dispute between the two parties.
Åtgärden vidtogs för att lösa tvisten mellan de två parterna.
The company faced legal action for breach of contract.
Företaget ställdes inför rättsliga åtgärder för avtalsbrott.
06
aktion, mekanism
the operating part that transmits power to a mechanism
Exempel
The piano 's action must be repaired.
The firearm 's action determines its rate of fire.
07
handling, aktivitet
the trait of being active and energetic and forceful
Exempel
Her leadership is full of action.
The team shows courage and action in crisis.
08
action, handling
a series of events that are represented in a story or drama
Exempel
The novel 's action unfolds across three generations.
Actionen i filmen var snabbt och höll alla på tåspetsarna.
Most of the action occurs in the city's underworld.
Action-sekvenserna i äventyrsfilmen var perfekt koreograferade och upphetsande.
09
handling, huvudaktivitet
the most important or interesting work or activity in a specific area or field
Exempel
Wall Street is where the financial action happens.
The action in tech startups is concentrated in Silicon Valley.
10
åtgärd, handling
an act by a government body or supranational organization
Exempel
The government took action to improve public safety.
Environmental action is needed to combat climate change.
11
action, äventyr
fast-moving events that create excitement or a sense of danger
Exempel
The film is full of thrilling action.
Filmen var fylld med spännande actionscener.
Soldiers were caught in the heat of action.
Actionfilmer är populära för sin snabba spänning.
12
action, aktivitet
a fun or exciting activity
Exempel
Skiing in the Alps provides plenty of action.
Festivalen var full av energi, alla var redo för lite action.
The festival was packed with action and entertainment.
Han verkar alltid befinna sig mitt i aktionen vid varje evenemang.
13
handling, aktion
something that is done, an event or act carried out by a person or group
Exempel
The police investigated his actions during the robbery.
Polisen undersökte hans handlingar under rånet.
His actions showed a lack of consideration for others.
Hans handlingar visade en brist på hänsyn till andra.
14
sexuell handling, sexuella förbindelser
sexual activity or intercourse, often used with a quantifier
SlangExempel
She gave him some action last night.
Hon gav honom lite action igår kväll.
I hope to get a bit of action with the hot guy from the club.
Jag hoppas få lite action med den snygga killen från klubben.
to action
01
genomföra, vidta åtgärder
to take steps or do something in order to achieve a particular goal or result
Exempel
The team will action the plan once the budget is approved.
Teamet kommer att sätta igång planen när budgeten är godkänd.
She decided to action the recommendation from the meeting immediately.
Hon bestämde sig för att omedelbart vidta åtgärder enligt rekommendationen från mötet.
02
väcka talan mot, inleda rättsliga åtgärder mot
institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against
Exempel
The company decided to action the supplier for breach of contract.
She actioned the tenant for unpaid rent.
