actions (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈækʃənz/
Definition
The process of doing something, or the thing that is done, especially something that is done with a particular purpose.
Examples
His actions spoke louder than his words.
We must take decisive actions to address the climate crisis.
The company's recent actions have been criticized by shareholders.
How to Use actions
- actions speak louder than words (idiom)
- What someone actually does is more important or revealing than what they say. — "He said he would help, but his actions speak louder than words."
- take action (collocation)
- To do something to deal with a situation. — "The committee decided to take action to improve safety."
- legal action (collocation)
- The process of using the law to solve a problem or dispute. — "She threatened to take legal action if the debt was not repaid."
- take action against (prepositional phrase)
- To do something to stop or punish someone who has done something wrong. — "The police took action against the vandals."
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