act · n
act (THING DONE)
B2 something that someone does
Dictionary examples:
The simple act of telling someone about a problem can help. (24.4)
an act of aggression/kindness/terrorism (49.5)
a kind/thoughtless/selfish act (53.0)
act (FALSE BEHAVIOR)
C2 behavior that hides your real feelings or intentions
Dictionary examples:
Was she really upset or was that just an act? (32.2)
get your act together
C2 to become better organized so that you can make progress
Dictionary examples:
I wish she'd get her act together. (26.0)
act (THEATER)
B1 one of the parts a play is divided into
Dictionary examples:
Act 2 was so boring, even the actors started falling asleep. (0.0)
The audience was shocked when a real pizza was delivered in Act 2. (0.0)
The cat stole the show in Act 1 by chasing a real mouse onstage. (0.0)
Her character doesn't appear until Act 2. (21.5)