reacting (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: riˈæktɪŋ
Definition
Acting in response to a stimulus, event, or situation.
Examples
She was reacting to the sudden news by staying completely silent.
The chemical solution began reacting immediately upon contact with the metal.
Investors are reacting to the market volatility by selling their shares.
How to Use reacting
- react to (prepositional phrase)
- to respond to a specific stimulus or event — "How will the public react to the new policy?"
- react by (prepositional phrase)
- to describe the specific action taken in response — "He reacted by walking out of the room."
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