act (EN)

sostantivo, verbo

sostantivo “act”

1. atto (un'azione o un gesto compiuto da qualcuno)
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   Saving the cat from the tree was a brave act.
2. Atto (il processo di fare qualcosa di segreto o sbagliato)
   He was caught in the act of stealing the cookies.
3. finzione
   His kindness was just an act to get what he wanted.
4. legge
   Parliament passed an act to reform education.
5. atto (una divisione di un'opera teatrale, opera o altra performance)
   The second act of the play was the most dramatic.
6. un artista o un gruppo di artisti in uno spettacolo
   The opening act was a famous comedian.
7. uno spettacolo teatrale
   The show started with a magic act.

verbo “act”

1. agire
   We need to act quickly to solve this problem.
2. recitare
   She loves to act in school productions.
3. comportarsi
   He is acting responsibly for his age.
4. fingere (fare finta)
   She acts happy, but I know she's sad.
5. avere un effetto su qualcosa
   The medicine acts fast to relieve headaches.
6. servire in un particolare ruolo o funzione
   He will act as the interim manager while she's away.