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action
/ˈæk.ʃən/
noun
Something done so as to accomplish a purpose.
A way of motion or functioning.
"Knead bread with a rocking action."
Fast-paced activity.
"a movie full of exciting action"
Synonymsdeed
verb
To act on a request etc, in order to put it into effect.
To initiate a legal action against someone.
interjection
Demanding or signifying the start of something, usually an act or scene of a theatric performance.
"The director yelled ‘Action!’ before the camera started rolling."
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