Synonym: battle, behavior, performance, reaction. Similar words: reaction, fraction, attraction, take action, interaction, practitioner, transaction, fiction. Meaning: ['ækʃn] 
n. 1. something done (usually as opposed to something said) 2. the state of being active 3. a judicial proceeding brought by one party against another; one party prosecutes another for a wrong done or for protection of a right or for prevention of a wrong 4. an act by a government body or supranational organization 5. a military engagement 6. a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings) 7. the series of events that form a plot 8. the operating part that transmits power to a mechanism 9. the trait of being active and energetic and forceful 10. the most important or interesting work or activity in a specific area or field. v. 1. institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against 2. put in effect.
n. 1. something done (usually as opposed to something said) 2. the state of being active 3. a judicial proceeding brought by one party against another; one party prosecutes another for a wrong done or for protection of a right or for prevention of a wrong 4. an act by a government body or supranational organization 5. a military engagement 6. a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings) 7. the series of events that form a plot 8. the operating part that transmits power to a mechanism 9. the trait of being active and energetic and forceful 10. the most important or interesting work or activity in a specific area or field. v. 1. institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against 2. put in effect. 
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(61) This problem calls for swift/prompt action from the government.
(62) The court declared that strike action was illegal.
(63) The situation calls for drastic action.
(64) Red tape encumbered all our attempts at action.
(65) The government is threatening to take drastic action.
(66) I want to know what is our ulterior action.
(67) Scientific institutions have been reluctant to take corrective action.
(68) Hasty action is to be deprecated.
(69) A dishonest action like that will degrade you.
(70) The time has come for action.
(71) There's no denying that quicker action could have saved them.
(72) You can finish the longest road step by step. But you may be unable to finish the shortest road if you have no action of striding.
(73) Despite threats of strike action, the management remain hopeful that an agreement can be reached.
(74) She can't pay her tax and is facing court action.
(75) Amnesty International denounced the failure by the authorities to take action.
(76) We need tangible evidence if we're going to take legal action.
(77) We hope you will understand our reason for this action.
(78) This action brought the country to the verge of economic collapse.
(79) The government is fighting a rearguard action against the mass of public opinion.
(80) Martin Parry, author of the report,[Sentencedict] says it's time for concerted action by world leaders.
(81) Action is character. If we never did anything, we wouldn't be anybody.
(82) Mr Golding delivered an oblique warning, talking of the danger of sudden action.
(83) In 1970, a federal agency was created to coordinate governmental action to protect environment.
(84) I insist on your taking/insist that you take immediate action to put this right.
(85) They will press for international action to safeguard the ozone layer.
(86) It's a typical action film with plenty of spectacular stunts.
(87) It's no use just wishing away for week after week; you have to take some action!
(88) The richer countries of the world should take concerted action to help the poorer countries.
(89) If you take this action, it will only compound your problems.
(90) The dream is the other shore, the reality is that on this side, action is the bridge connecting.
More similar words: reaction, fraction, attraction, take action, interaction, practitioner, transaction, fiction, auction, section, sanction, function, election, reduction, selection, objection, infection, protection, connection, production, functional, and function, inspection, prediction, collection, projection, distinction, conviction, reflection, destruction.