Looking for the meaning of the word ACTIONS in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of ACTIONS with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Action
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late Middle English: via Old French from Latin actio(n-), from agere ‘do, act’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈakʃn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the fact or process of doing something, typically to achieve an aim
Short Definition:process of doing something
Examples:- ending child labour will require action on many levels
- strike action was threatened
Definition:
a thing done; an act
Short Definition:thing done
Examples:- she frequently questioned his actions
Definition:
the way in which something works or moves
Short Definition:manner of working or moving
Examples:- the weapon has a smooth action
Definition:
armed conflict
Short Definition:armed conflict
Examples:- servicemen listed as missing in action during the war
Definition:
legal proceedings; a lawsuit
Short Definition:lawsuit
Examples:- a civil action for damages
Word: Action
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈakʃn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
take action on; deal with
Short Definition:deal with
Examples:- your request will be actioned
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