action · n
action (DO)
B2 something that you do
Dictionary examples:
What do you think is the best course of action? (20.8)
We must take action before the problem gets worse. (23.3)
She has to accept the consequences of her actions. (36.5)
action (LEGAL PROCESS)
C1 a process in a law court when a person claims to have been harmed
Dictionary examples:
They are considering taking legal action against the company. (33.4)
course of action
C1 something that you can do in a particular situation
Dictionary examples:
I think the best course of action would be to write to him. (21.9)
action (FIGHTING)
C2 fighting in a war
Dictionary examples:
He was killed in action. (18.7)
action (PROCESS)
C2 a movement or natural process
Dictionary examples:
The rocks are smoothed by the action of water. (33.7)
action (ACTIVITY)
B1 things which are happening, especially exciting or important things
Dictionary examples:
The library was full of action when someone accidentally played loud music. (0.0)
The most exciting action in my day was chasing my hat in the wind. (0.0)
The most action my phone gets is when I drop it on my face. (0.0)
In her last novel, the action moves between Greece and southern Spain. (29.5)
I like movies with a lot of action. / I like action movies. (31.8)