action (EN)

noun, interjection, verb

noun “action”

1. the act of doing something to achieve a result or handle a problem
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   We need to take action to clean up the park before it gets worse.
2. a deed or step taken to reach a goal
   Planting trees is a positive action to help the environment.
3. exciting and fast-moving activities
   The video game is packed with non-stop action from start to finish.
4. the sequence of happenings in a story or play
   The action of the movie happens in a small village.
5. in firearms, the mechanism that loads, locks, and ejects the bullets
   The lever-action rifle allows for quick reloading by moving a lever.
6. in keyboard musical instruments like pianos, the system of parts that moves when a key is pressed and causes sound
   The piano's action is so light that even the softest touch produces a sound.
7. in string musical instruments, the space between the strings and the part of the instrument you press them against
   The guitar's action is too high, making it hard to press the strings down.
8. fighting in a military setting
   Many soldiers were injured in action.
9. (slang) a term for having sex
   He bragged to his friends about getting some action last night.
10. a legal case or lawsuit
    The company faced legal action for breaking the contract.

interjection “action”

1. a shout used to start filming a scene or performance
   The teacher clapped her hands and said, "Action!" to start the class play.

verb “action”

1. to start working on something to make it happen
   I will action your feedback by updating the report today.