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AKSHUN/ˈækʃn/

Action is doing something, or a thing done: take action, a plan of action, out of action (not working). Act is the verb. Activity is often a hobby or organised event. Auction is a sale with bids — mix-up. Do not write action when you mean auction, or actor.

Meaning

The process of doing something; something done.

Examples

• “The manager promised action on the noisy rooms.”
• “We need action on the broken heating, not another form.”
• “The lift is out of action, so use the stairs.”

Good to know

take action / out of action. Verb: act. Mix-up: auction.

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