Most of the play's action takes place in a courtroom. As the action unfolds, we learn more about the hero's family. : the combination of circumstances that constitute the subject matter of a painting or …

the process or state of acting or of being active. The machine is not in action now. something done or performed; act; deed. an act that one consciously wills and that may be characterized by physical or …

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An action is a thing that is done, and not merely thought or spoken about. Possible actions could range from blinking to invading a country.

Idiom actions speak louder than words (Definition of action from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

The child could not be held responsible for his actions (=he was too young to be blamed for them). defend/justify your action (s) The chief of police tried to justify his actions. 3 → in action 4 → out of …

Definition of action noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.