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إنجليزي

action

gb/ˈækʃən/ us/ˈækʃən/
A2 إنجليزي
~ 400
المعاني
0 معنى
اسم B1 action
1

something done or carried out

Something that a person does to make something happen.

نمط الاستخدام: take [an/the] action
غلطة شائعة:
Learners sometimes confuse 'action' with 'activity'; 'action' usually refers to a specific deed with purpose, while 'activity' can mean general movement or tasks.
مرادفات
deed (More formal and often refers to a single notable act.) | act (Close synonym; can be more general or abstract.)
أضداد
inaction (Refers to doing nothing or failing to act.)
تراكيب شائعة
take action |legal action |course of action |call to action |plan of action
مواضيع
daily life |business |law |core_vocabulary
أمثلة
  • The government took swift action to control the outbreak.
  • Her quick action saved the child's life.
  • We need to decide on the best course of action.
  • Taking legal action may be necessary in this case.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
  • I took action to fix the problem.
  • The police took action to stop the fight.
  • We must take action now.
  • He took quick action to help her.
اسم A2 event
2

exciting events in entertainment or sport

Interesting or exciting things that happen in a movie, game, or sport.

غلطة شائعة:
Learners may confuse 'action' here with 'plot'; 'action' refers to events and movement, not necessarily the storyline.
مرادفات
excitement (Broader and can refer to emotional arousal as well as events.)
أضداد
boredom (A lack of excitement or engaging events.)
تراكيب شائعة
action movie |packed with action |non-stop action
مواضيع
entertainment |sports |arts_entertainment
أمثلة
  • The film is full of non-stop action from start to finish.
  • Fans love the fast-paced action of the game.
  • He prefers dramas over action movies.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
  • The movie has a lot of action.
  • I like games with more action.
  • The football match was full of action.
اسم B2 action
3

legal process in court

A case in court to decide if someone did something wrong or to solve a disagreement.

نمط الاستخدام: bring [an] action against [someone]
غلطة شائعة:
Learners may confuse 'action' with 'law'; 'action' here is a specific case, not the whole legal system.
مرادفات
lawsuit (Common legal term for a case brought to court.)
تراكيب شائعة
bring an action |file an action |civil action
مواضيع
law
أمثلة
  • They filed an action against the company for breach of contract.
  • The court dismissed the action due to lack of evidence.
  • A civil action was brought against the landlord.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
  • They took legal action against him.
  • She started an action in court.
  • The company faced a legal action.
اسم B2 action
4

physical movement or functioning of something

How something works or moves.

مرادفات
operation (Focuses more on the functioning process rather than the movement itself.)
تراكيب شائعة
smooth action |trigger action
مواضيع
technology |science
أمثلة
  • The smooth action of the gears impressed the engineer.
  • Check the action of the lever before using it.
  • The camera's shutter has a quick action.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
  • The door has a smooth action.
  • The machine's action is very fast.
  • I like the quick action of this pen.
القواعد
الصيغة المعجمية
action
IPA
GB/ˈækʃən/
US/ˈækʃən/
المقاطع والنبر
ac - tion (٢ مقاطع)
Stress on 1st syllable (ac)
تصريفات الكلمة
Noun
  • Base: action
  • Plural: action, actions
عيلة الكلمة
Forms
actions noun
Core family
act verb A2 active adjective A2 activity noun A2 actively adverb B1
Related words
actor noun A2 activate verb B1 activation noun B2 reaction noun A2
Negative and opposite forms
inaction noun inactive adjective B1 inactivity noun
Advanced or less common
actionable adjective activist noun B1 activism noun B2
تعبيرات

call to action

1
/kˈɔl tə ˈækʃən/
fixed phrase

request encouraging people to act now

Something said or written to make people do something quickly.

أمثلة
  • The speech ended with a powerful call to action.
  • This ad is a clear call to action for donations.

course of action

1
/kˈɔɹs əv ˈækʃən/
fixed phrase

planned series of steps to achieve goal

A plan for what to do next.

أمثلة
  • We need to decide on the best course of action.
  • Changing suppliers is our only course of action.

take action

1
/tˈeɪk ˈækʃən/
fixed phrase

start doing something to achieve a result

To start doing something to make a change or solve a problem.

أمثلة
  • We must take action now to protect the environment.
  • The school took action after parents complained.

legal action

1
/lˈiɡəl ˈækʃən/
fixed phrase

Process of taking a case to court

Using the law and courts to solve a problem or disagreement.

أمثلة
  • They are threatening legal action over the contract breach.
  • The company is considering legal action against its former employee.
  • Legal action was taken against the driver.
  • They decided to take legal action after the contract was broken.

spring into action

1
/spɹˈɪŋ ˈɪntu ˈækʃən/
idiom

Start quickly and energetically

To start doing something fast and with energy.

أمثلة
  • When the fire alarm rang, everyone sprang into action.
  • As soon as the alarm sounded, the firefighters sprang into action.
  • She sprang into action when she heard the baby crying.
  • When she saw the mess, she sprang into action to clean it up.
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