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to act on
[phrase form: act]
01
to take action to continue with a task or situation
Transitive: to act on sth
Examples
After receiving approval, they decided to act on the construction project immediately.
The team 's decision to act on the new marketing strategy yielded positive results.
02
to adjust one's actions or behavior based on specific information, ideas, or advice
Transitive: to act on specific information or advice
Examples
He chose to act on the financial advisor's recommendations to save for retirement.
The students were encouraged to act on the feedback provided by their teachers.
03
to take steps to confront a particular issue or problem
Transitive: to act on a problem
Examples
The government decided to act on the rising crime rates by implementing new policies.
Law enforcement agencies need to act on cybercrime to protect online security.
04
to have an impact on something
Transitive: to act on sth
Examples
The economic downturn can act on consumer spending habits.
The new environmental regulations will act on reducing carbon emissions from factories.
