Слово англійською: action

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Переклад action українською: а́кція (проте́сту і т. д.), вчи́нок, ді́я, ска́рга, по́зов (судова́ ска́рга), бій, вплив

Детальний опис

action

noun
/ˈækʃn/

    what somebody does

  1. [uncountable] the process of doing something in order to make something happen or to deal with a situation
    • The time has come for action if these beautiful animals are to survive.
    • to threaten/demand/call for action
    • Firefighters took action immediately to stop the blaze spreading.
    • Divers were close at hand, ready to go into action if the stunt went wrong.
    • What is the best course of action in the circumstances?
    • She began to explain her plan of action to the group.
    • The men face disciplinary action.
    see also affirmative action, call to action, climate action
  2. [countable] a thing that somebody does
    • Each of us must take responsibility for our own actions.
    • They sought to justify their actions.
    Synonyms actionactionmeasure ▪ step ▪ act ▪ moveThese are all words for a thing that somebody does.action a thing that somebody does:
    • Can you explain your actions?
    measure an official action that is done in order to achieve a particular aim:
    • Tougher measures against racism are needed.
    step one of a series of things that you do in order to achieve something:
    • This was a first step towards a united Europe.
    act a thing that somebody does:
    • an act of kindness
     action or act?These two words have the same meaning but are used in different patterns. An act is usually followed by of and/​or used with an adjective. Action is not usually used with of but is often used with his, her, etc: a heroic act of bravery • a heroic action of bravery • his heroic actions/​acts during the war. Action often combines with take but act does not: We shall take whatever acts are necessary. move (used especially in the media) an action that you do or need to do to achieve something:
    • They are waiting for the results of the opinion polls before deciding their next move.
    Patterns
    • to take action/​measures/​steps
    • to make a step/​move
    • a heroic/​brave/​daring action/​step/​act/​move
    Wordfinder
    • action
    • approach
    • attitude
    • behaviour
    • conform
    • eccentric
    • etiquette
    • habit
    • manners
    • morality
    3.

    stopping work

  3. [uncountable, countable] things that workers do, especially stopping work, to protest to their employers about something
    • Workers voted in favour of strike action.
    • They called off their action at 7.40 a.m. after the meeting was arranged.
    • Unions said the action could be suspended early on Friday if talks between the two sides resumed.
    • The government began taking a hard line against labour actions.
    see also direct action, job action, industrial action

    4. legal process

  4. [countable, uncountable] a legal process to stop a person or company from doing something, or to make them pay for a mistake, etc.
    • A libel action is being brought against the magazine that published the article.
    • action against somebody/something He is considering taking legal action against the hospital.
    see also class action, legal action
    5.

    in war

  5. [uncountable] fighting in a battle or war
    • The possibility of taking military action has not been ruled out.
    • I never saw action during the war.
    • in action soldiers killed in action
    6.

    in story/play

  6. [uncountable] the events in a story, play, etc.
    • The action takes place in France.
    see also live action, live-action

    7. exciting events

  7. [uncountable] exciting events
    • I like films with plenty of action.
    • New York is where the action is.
    • If you want to know where all the action is around here, just ask Jo.
    8.

    effect

  8. [uncountable] action of something (on something) the effect that something such as a chemical has on something
    • Vitamin D can be made in the body by the action of sunlight on the skin.
    • The action of the rushing water cleans the gully.
    9.

    of part of the body

  9. [uncountable, countable] (specialist) the way a part of the body moves or functions
    • a study of the action of the liver
    10.

    of machine

  10. [singular] the mechanical parts of a piano, gun, clock, etc. or the way the parts move see also bolt-action, double-action, pump-action
    11. Word Originlate Middle English: via Old French from Latin actio(n-), from agere ‘do, act’.
Idioms
actions speak louder than words
  1. (saying) what a person actually does means more than what they say they will do
in action
  1. if somebody/something is in action, they are doing the activity or work that is typical for them
    • Just press the button to see your favourite character in action.
    • I've yet to see all the players in action.
    • I have not yet seen the machines in action.
into action
  1. if you put an idea or a plan into action, you start making it happen or work
    • The new plan for traffic control is being put into action on an experimental basis.
    • We need to put these ideas into action.
out of action
  1. not able to work or be used because of injury or damage
    • Jon will be out of action for weeks with a broken leg.
    • The photocopier is out of action today.
    • She is out of action following an ankle injury.
a piece/slice of the action
  1. (informal) a share or role in an interesting or exciting activity, especially one that makes money
    • Foreign firms will all want a piece of the action if the new airport goes ahead.
spring into action | spring into/to life
  1. (of a person, machine, etc.) to suddenly start working or doing something
    • ‘Let's go!’ he said, springing into action.
    • The town springs to life (= becomes busy) during the carnival.
swing into action
  1. to start doing something quickly and with a lot of energy
    • The ambulance crew swung into action to resuscitate the patient.
    • The rescue operation swung into action immediately.
    • The emergency services swung into action as soon as the disaster was reported.
take evasive action
  1. to act in order to avoid danger or an unpleasant situation
    • The pilot had to take evasive action to avoid a mid-air collision.
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Пов'язані англійські слова

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link
Переклад українською: співвідно́шення, зв'язо́к (відпові́дність), взаємозале́жність, посила́ння, ла́нка, сполу́чна ла́нка
link verb /lɪŋk/Verb Forms present simple I / you / we / they link /lɪŋk/ he / she / it links /lɪŋks...
long
Переклад українською: до́вгий, до́вго
long adjective /lɔːŋ/(comparative longer /ˈlɔːŋɡər/, superlative longest /ˈlɔːŋɡɪst/)Word Familylong...
look
Переклад українською: диви́тися, подиви́тися, гля́нути, гли́пнути на ко́го/що, вигляда́ти як хто/що (як знамени́тість і т. д.), роби́ти ви́гляд
look verb /lʊk/Verb Forms present simple I / you / we / they look /lʊk/ he / she / it looks /lʊks/ p...

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