action
gb/ˈækʃən/ us/ˈækʃən/
A2
Angličtina
~ 400
Významy
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Podstatné jméno
B1
action
1
something done or carried out
Something that a person does to make something happen.
Vzorec užití:
take [an/the] action
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'action' with 'activity'; 'action' usually refers to a specific deed with purpose, while 'activity' can mean general movement or tasks.
Synonyma
deed (More formal and often refers to a single notable act.)
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act (Close synonym; can be more general or abstract.)
Antonyma
inaction (Refers to doing nothing or failing to act.)
Kolokace
take action
|legal action
|course of action
|call to action
|plan of action
Témata
daily life
|business
|law
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- 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.
Učební příklady
- 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.
Podstatné jméno
A2
event
2
exciting events in entertainment or sport
Interesting or exciting things that happen in a movie, game, or sport.
Častá chyba:
Learners may confuse 'action' here with 'plot'; 'action' refers to events and movement, not necessarily the storyline.
Synonyma
excitement (Broader and can refer to emotional arousal as well as events.)
Antonyma
boredom (A lack of excitement or engaging events.)
Kolokace
action movie
|packed with action
|non-stop action
Témata
entertainment
|sports
|arts_entertainment
Příklady
- 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.
Učební příklady
- The movie has a lot of action.
- I like games with more action.
- The football match was full of action.
Podstatné jméno
B2
action
3
legal process in court
A case in court to decide if someone did something wrong or to solve a disagreement.
Vzorec užití:
bring [an] action against [someone]
Častá chyba:
Learners may confuse 'action' with 'law'; 'action' here is a specific case, not the whole legal system.
Synonyma
lawsuit (Common legal term for a case brought to court.)
Kolokace
bring an action
|file an action
|civil action
Témata
law
Příklady
- 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.
Učební příklady
- They took legal action against him.
- She started an action in court.
- The company faced a legal action.
Podstatné jméno
B2
action
4
physical movement or functioning of something
How something works or moves.
Synonyma
operation (Focuses more on the functioning process rather than the movement itself.)
Kolokace
smooth action
|trigger action
Témata
technology
|science
Příklady
- 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.
Učební příklady
- The door has a smooth action.
- The machine's action is very fast.
- I like the quick action of this pen.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
action
IPA
GB/ˈækʃən/
US/ˈækʃən/
Slabiky a přízvuk
ac - tion (2 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (ac)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: action
- Plural: action, actions
Příbuzná slova
Forms
actions
noun
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
Výrazy
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.
Příklady
- 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.
Příklady
- 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.
Příklady
- 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.
Příklady
- 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.
Příklady
- 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.