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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(91) The best hope is that we will mobilize international support and get down to action.
(92) The union failed to heed warnings that strike action would lead to the closure of the factory.
(93) Investors and currency dealers were caught completely unawares by the Bundesbank's action.
(94) I'm sorry I punched him, it was a reflex action/response.
(95) It is difficult to foresee the consequences that may arise from this action.
(96) His heroic action has left a deep impression on people's minds.
(97) There are lots of shining siliery thread on my back,controlling all my action.
(98) The possibility of defeat finally galvanized us into action .
(99) The only practicable course of action is to sell the company.
(100) Dr Muffett stressed that he was opposed to bullying in schools and that action would be taken to stamp it out.
(101) She began to explain her plan of action to the group.
(102) It wants the government to take action to boost the economy.
(103) What is the best course of action in the circumstances?
(104) She made an eloquent appeal for action before it was too late.
(105) The New York gay action group "Queer Nation" recently outed an American Congressman.
(106) If negotiations fail we shall have to resort to strike action.
(106) Sentencedict.com try its best to collect and build good sentences.
(107) The government must take action now to stop the rise in violent crime.
(108) The government has threatened to take military action if the rebels do not withdraw from the area.
(109) Such action can be justified on the grounds of greater efficiency.
(110) They could take legal action against you if you break the contract.
(111) Refugee workers said such action was a violation of medical ethics.
(112) Hamlet is usually played as a sorrowful person who cannot make decisions or take action.
(113) in accord in agreement with: This action would not be in accord with our policy.
(114) The terrorist action has been condemned as an act of barbarism and cowardice.
(115) This is an urban tragedy that needs concrete action, not just concern.
(116) He was sent on over 200 missions before being killed in action.
(117) The General does not like non-combatant personnel near a scene of action.
(118) They see it as an infringement on their own freedom of action.
(119) I only like films that have got plenty of action.
(120) Mediocrity is not the lack of effort, but the lack of goals; dream is not without action, but the action is too late; the poor is not hard, but the lack of expertise; lazy not pace, but the pace is too shallow.
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.