Definition: 1. Something done (usually as opposed to something said). 2. The state of being active. 3. A judicial proceeding brought by one party against another; one party prosecutes another for a wrong done or for protection of a right or for prevention of a wrong. 4. An act by a government body or supranational organization.
Use 'action' in a sentence:
1. Now that the problem has been identified, appropriate action can be taken.
2. What course of action would you recommend?
3. The dangers of such action are self-evident.
4. Government action has been half-hearted and uncoordinated.
5. I like films with plenty of action.
6. They had been exhorted to action.
7. He's found growing sentiment for military action.
8. It's time to translate words into action.
9. I commended her for that action.
10. Fury propelled her into action.
11. The governor's action freezes 300,000 accounts.
12. He takes the view that children are responsible for their own actions.
13. They were forced to take unilateral action.
14. New York is where the action is.
15. Are you prepared to take industrial action?
16. The term electronics refers to electrically induced action.
17. The situation calls for prompt action.
18. His remark jolted her into action.
19. Such action may have dire consequences.
20. I've yet to see all the players in action.
21. We have yet to decide what action to take.
22. We have decided to take no further action.
23. The government took swift action.
24. The government had to take emergency action.
25. They would take any action deemed necessary.
26. Military action may become necessary.
27. The company will be taking disciplinary action against him.
28. He is considering taking legal action against the hospital.
29. He has a limited time to crank the reforms into action.
30. She can't pay her tax and is facing court action.
31. 'Let's go!' he said, springing into action.
32. She finally prodded him into action.
33. This new injury will put him out of action for several weeks.
34. Each of us must take responsibility for our own actions.
35. Her quick action saved the child's life.
36. His death was a direct result of your action.
37. Take whatever action is needed.
38. We may have to take military action.
39. He vowed to take legal action.
40. She began to explain her plan of action to the group.
41. The residents formed a community action group.
42. They leapt into action immediately.
43. The time has come for action if these beautiful animals are to survive.
44. This action would not be in accord with our policy.
45. The government is taking action to combat drug abuse.
46. It will require positive action by all in the industry.
47. We need more time to see how things develop before we take action.
48. My assistant will now demonstrate the machine in action.
49. Your lawyer can advise you whether to take any action.
50. What is the best course of action in the circumstances?
51. The drugs block the action of progesterone.
52. Many soldiers were listed as missing in action.
53. The new plan for traffic control is being put into action on an experimental basis.
