Dictionary entries for 'action'

Synonyms

ac·tion (ăḱshən)

noun

The state or process of acting or doing: The medical team went into action.
Something done or accomplished; a deed. See Usage Note at: act
Organized activity to accomplish an objective: a problem requiring drastic action.
The causation of change by the exertion of power or a natural process: the action of waves on a beach; the action of a drug on blood pressure.
A movement or a series of movements, as of an actor.
Manner of movement: a horse with fine action.
Habitual or vigorous activity; energy: a woman of action.
Behavior or conduct. Often used in the plural.
1. The operating parts of a mechanism.
2. The manner in which such parts operate.
3. The manner in which a musical instrument can be played; playability: a piano with quick action.
The series of events and episodes that form the plot of a story or play.
The appearance of animation of a figure in painting or sculpture.
Law A judicial proceeding whose purpose is to obtain relief at the hands of a court.
1. Armed encounter; combat: missing in action.
2. An engagement between troops or ships: fought a rear-guard action.
The most important or exciting work or activity in a specific field or area: always heads for where the action is.