action — meaning in English
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English meaning
- act verb To do something; to take action.
- action noun The process of doing something, especially to achieve a purpose.
- agency noun A business or organization that provides a particular service, often acting on behalf of others.
- deed noun An action, especially a notable or significant one.
- equity noun Fairness and impartiality, especially in the way people are treated.
- share noun A portion of something that is divided among people.
- stock noun The goods a shop or business keeps available to sell.
Senses
action is used for these senses in English:
- act The process of doing something.
- action Demanding or signifying the start of something, usually a performance.
- agency An establishment engaged in doing business for another; also, the place of business or the district of such an agency.
- equity (business) Ownership, especially in terms of net monetary value of some business.
- share (finance) A financial instrument that shows that one owns a part of a company that provides the benefit of limited liability.
- stock (finance) The capital raised by a company through the issue of shares; the total of shares held by an individual shareholder.
act — full definition
- verb To do something; to take action.
- verb To perform a role in a play, film, or show.
- verb To behave in a particular way.
- noun Something done; a deed.
- noun A law passed by a legislative body.
action — full definition
- noun The process of doing something, especially to achieve a purpose.
- noun Exciting or fast-paced activity, especially in a film or story.
- noun A formal legal proceeding; a lawsuit.
- noun The mechanism of a device, such as a firearm or musical instrument, that makes it work.