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Action Pronunciation

Pronounce Action as AH K T IY OW N.

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    Action phonetic transcription:

    When you start learning English, it's important to become familiar with the typical sounds of the language. The best way to do this is by studying phonetics. Below is the UK transcription for the word 'action'. Get the right phonetic representation for any word using our free Phonetic Transcription Tool.

    • Traditional IPA representation of action: /æktɪoʊn/
    • Modern IPA representation of action: /æctɪɒn/

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    List of meaning for action

    combat; battle

    action(noun)

    something done (usually as opposed to something said)

    "there were stories of murders and other unnatural actions"

    action, activity, activeness(noun)

    the state of being active

    "his sphere of activity"; "he is out of action"

    military action, action(noun)

    a military engagement

    "he saw action in Korea"

    natural process, natural action, action, activity(noun)

    a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings)

    "the action of natural forces"; "volcanic activity"

    action(noun)

    the series of events that form a plot

    "his novels always have a lot of action"

    action(noun)

    the trait of being active and energetic and forceful

    "a man of action"

    action, action mechanism(noun)

    the operating part that transmits power to a mechanism

    "the piano had a very stiff action"

    legal action, action, action at law(noun)

    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

    action(noun)

    an act by a government body or supranational organization

    "recent federal action undermined the segregationist position"; "the United Nations must have the power to propose and organize action without being hobbled by irrelevant issues"; "the Union action of emancipating Southern slaves"

    action(verb)

    the most important or interesting work or activity in a specific area or field

    "the action is no longer in technology stocks but in municipal bonds"; "gawkers always try to get as close to the action as possible"

    action, sue, litigate, process(verb)

    institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against

    "He was warned that the district attorney would process him"; "She actioned the company for discrimination"

    carry through, accomplish, execute, carry out, action, fulfill, fulfil(verb)

    put in effect

    "carry out a task"; "execute the decision of the people"; "He actioned the operation"

    something done by someone

    judge people by their actions, not by their words

    the unfolding of events in a dramatic or literary work

    the mystery writer displays a sure hand in managing the novel's complicated but never incoherent action

    a court case for enforcing a right or claim

    filed an action in county court to recover his lawn mower from his neighbor, who claims he "gave" it to her

    active fighting during the course of a war

    the battalion saw action soon after it arrived in France

    the way or manner in which one conducts oneself

    observing the actions of mice in various controlled settings helps scientists understand the effects of certain drugs

    readiness to engage in daring or difficult activity

    the wilderness was tamed by men and women of action

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    action in sentence

    1. Nodding her head in sullen acquiescence, Fran agreed to watch the action fill even though she wanted to see a chick flick.

    2. After I watched the action movie, I was left in awe by the spectacular special effects.

    3. When the town enacted new building rules, the action was a knell that the construction of the new mall would be delayed.

    4. If you try to push a large amount of gelatin through a straw, you will see extrusion in action as it produces a cylindrical piece of gelatin.

    5. Disciplinary action was taken by the principal after the student refused to listen to the teacher.

    6. Because many species of animals establish habitats in verdant rain forests, governments must take action to prevent the extinction of these creatures by human interference.

    7. Always incorporate both proper nouns and action verbs into a fictional story so that it will be seem more realistic.

    8. There is a strategic and systematic plan of action to address the deadly mosquito epidemic.

    9. Legal action will be taken against anyone who refuses to follow the laws regarding underage drinking.

    10. Screams of terror was the resultant action of the moviegoers at the new horror film.

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    Quotes and sayings containing the term action

    We are seeing growing momentum on climate action at the state level.

    – Jackson Morris

    Today's actions... one of many steps The FDA intends to take this year as part of our comprehensive action plan to reverse this epidemic.

    – The FDA

    The impacts of climate change affect every aspect of the American economy – from production agriculture to commercial manufacturing and the financing of every step in each process, as most of the world's markets and market regulators are taking steps towards assessing and mitigating the current and potential threats of climate change, we in the U.S. must also demand action from all segments of the public and private sectors, including this agency.

    – Rostin Behnam

    Loehmann, for example insists that he observed things and took action that would have been physically impossible for any human being to do in the under two seconds it took him to shoot a 12-year-old child.

    – Subodh Chandra

    This is my answer to the gap between ideas and action - I will write it out.

    – Hortense Calisher

    Much weaker Chinese exports clearly point to additional trouble for the Chinese economy in the months ahead, with the global growth slowdown continuing to take a toll, furthermore, putting early pressure on stocks is the notion that any ECB action being taken on Thursday is already priced in, leading to profit-taking ahead of the ECB meeting.

    – Markus Huber

    The point of therapy is to give you clarity and guidance to go out and live a rich and meaningful life. As such, it should be structured in such a way that has a beginning, middle and end. Each stage should have clearly articulated goals. So the first stage involves getting to your vulnerability. This takes time and the feeling of trust and respect for your therapist. The middle stage involves coming up with a plan of action and the final stage involves implementing the action plan into your life.

    – Paul Hokemeyer

    Some intelligence officers were aware of this incidence. Therefore there was a delay in action. Serious action needs to be taken as to why this warning was ignored.

    – Harin Fernando

    The government will have no choice but to draft an economic growth action plan, in the next two or three months, the government will also have to look at how the economic growth figures in the approved 2016 budget will be met in light of, or as a result of the Volkswagen scandal.

    – Janos Lazar

    All that is important both for regional security and for action against nuclear proliferation.

    – French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius

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