行為 — meaning in English

English meaning

• act verb To do something; to take action.
• action noun The process of doing something, especially to achieve a purpose.
• deed noun An action, especially a notable or significant one.
• doing noun An action or deed, especially one someone is held responsible for.

Senses

行為 is used for these senses in English:

• act (countable) Something done, a deed.
• act (countable, drama) A division of a theatrical performance.
• action Demanding or signifying the start of something, usually a performance.
• action Something done, often so as to accomplish a purpose.
• action (legal) A charge or other process in a law court (also called lawsuit and actio).
• doing A deed or action, especially when somebody is held responsible for it.

act — full definition

1. verb To do something; to take action.
2. verb To perform a role in a play, film, or show.
3. verb To behave in a particular way.
4. noun Something done; a deed.
5. noun A law passed by a legislative body.

action — full definition

1. noun The process of doing something, especially to achieve a purpose.
2. noun Exciting or fast-paced activity, especially in a film or story.
3. noun A formal legal proceeding; a lawsuit.
4. noun The mechanism of a device, such as a firearm or musical instrument, that makes it work.

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