action
gb/ˈækʃən/ us/ˈækʃən/
A2
Kiingereza
~ 400
Maana
maana 0
Nomino
B1
action
1
something done or carried out
Something that a person does to make something happen.
Muundo wa matumizi:
take [an/the] action
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'action' with 'activity'; 'action' usually refers to a specific deed with purpose, while 'activity' can mean general movement or tasks.
Visawe
deed (More formal and often refers to a single notable act.)
|
act (Close synonym; can be more general or abstract.)
Vinyume
inaction (Refers to doing nothing or failing to act.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
take action
|legal action
|course of action
|call to action
|plan of action
Mada
daily life
|business
|law
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- 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.
Nomino
A2
event
2
exciting events in entertainment or sport
Interesting or exciting things that happen in a movie, game, or sport.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may confuse 'action' here with 'plot'; 'action' refers to events and movement, not necessarily the storyline.
Visawe
excitement (Broader and can refer to emotional arousal as well as events.)
Vinyume
boredom (A lack of excitement or engaging events.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
action movie
|packed with action
|non-stop action
Mada
entertainment
|sports
|arts_entertainment
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- The movie has a lot of action.
- I like games with more action.
- The football match was full of action.
Nomino
B2
action
3
legal process in court
A case in court to decide if someone did something wrong or to solve a disagreement.
Muundo wa matumizi:
bring [an] action against [someone]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may confuse 'action' with 'law'; 'action' here is a specific case, not the whole legal system.
Visawe
lawsuit (Common legal term for a case brought to court.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
bring an action
|file an action
|civil action
Mada
law
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- They took legal action against him.
- She started an action in court.
- The company faced a legal action.
Nomino
B2
action
4
physical movement or functioning of something
How something works or moves.
Visawe
operation (Focuses more on the functioning process rather than the movement itself.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
smooth action
|trigger action
Mada
technology
|science
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- The door has a smooth action.
- The machine's action is very fast.
- I like the quick action of this pen.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
action
IPA
GB/ˈækʃən/
US/ˈækʃən/
Silabi na mkazo
ac - tion (silabi 2)
Stress on 1st syllable (ac)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: action
- Plural: action, actions
Familia ya neno
Forms
actions
noun
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
Semi
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.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- 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.