Actions
/ˈækʃənz/
nounBeginnerVery CommonGeneral
Idiom
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Definitions
1
Something that a person or thing does.
/ˈækʃənz/
nounneutralBeginner
General
Things done or performed
Her kind actions showed her compassion.
💡 Simply: What someone does.
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2
His rash actions led to trouble.
How It's Used
General
"His actions had consequences."
Law
"The court considered the defendant's actions."
Idioms & expressions
take action
To do something to solve a problem or deal with a situation.
"We need to take action to address climate change."
From Old French *acion, from Latin actio, from agere "to do, drive, act".
The word 'actions' has been used consistently throughout history to refer to deeds and behaviors, reflecting its Latin root.