action

A1Frequent NGSL-1

UK /ˈækʃn/US /ˈækʃn/

Meaning

noun

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.”

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“We need to take action on climate sustainability,”

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“actions speak louder than words we have chosen you to see the First new footage of Zelda since E 10 months ago so take a [Applause] [Music] look yeah oh w [Music]”

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“which was really formed through reasoning and deliberate action,”

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