action
Something that a person does to make something happen.
The process of doing something, typically to achieve an aim.
Interesting or exciting things that happen in a movie, game, or sport.
Exciting events, movements, or scenes, especially in films, television, or sports.
A case in court to decide if someone did something wrong or to solve a disagreement.
A formal process in a court of law to settle a dispute.
How something works or moves.
The way in which something moves or operates mechanically or physically.
- Base: action
- Plural: action, actions
call to action
1request encouraging people to act now
Something said or written to make people do something quickly.
- The speech ended with a powerful call to action.
- This ad is a clear call to action for donations.
course of action
1planned series of steps to achieve goal
A plan for what to do next.
- We need to decide on the best course of action.
- Changing suppliers is our only course of action.
take action
1start doing something to achieve a result
To start doing something to make a change or solve a problem.
- We must take action now to protect the environment.
- The school took action after parents complained.
legal action
1Process of taking a case to court
Using the law and courts to solve a problem or disagreement.
- 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
1Start quickly and energetically
To start doing something fast and with energy.
- 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.