acting

• Sich auf die Darstellung von Rollen in Theaterstücken, Filmen oder Fernsehen beziehend; auch verwendet, um jemanden zu beschreiben, der eine Position oder Funktion vorübergehend ausübt.

Relating to the performance of roles in plays, films, or television; also used to describe someone temporarily performing a role.

1. Temporarily performing a roleB1formal

   Serving temporarily in a position or role, especially higher than one's usual position.

   Amtierend

   • She is the acting manager while the boss is on vacation.
   • He was appointed acting director of the department.
   • The acting president made important decisions during the crisis.

   Synonymead interimcaretakerfill-ininterimpro temprovisionalstand-insubstitutetemporary

   Antonymepermanentregular

2. Related to performing in plays/moviesB1formal

   Involved in the profession or activity of performing roles in theater, film, or television.

   schauspielerisch

   • He has an acting career spanning 20 years.
   • She took acting classes to improve her skills.
   • The acting community gathered for the awards ceremony.

   Synonymedramaticperformingstagetheatrical

• Die Kunst oder der Beruf, dramatische Rollen in Theaterstücken, Filmen oder Fernsehen darzustellen; auch die Tätigkeit des Schauspielens selbst.

A noun referring to the art or occupation of performing dramatic roles in plays, films, or television.

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1. Profession of performingA2formalart

   The art or occupation of performing in plays, films, or television.

   Schauspielkunst

   • She studied acting at drama school.
   • His acting in the movie won him an award.
   • Acting requires both talent and hard work.

   Synonymedramadramaticsperformanceperformingstagetheatertheatre

2. Temporary roleB1formal

   The action of performing the duties of a position temporarily.

   Wahrnehmung eines Amtes auf Zeit

   • He is acting manager while the boss is away.
   • The acting president made important decisions.
   • She took on the acting role during the crisis.

• Verb, das die Ausführung einer Handlung, ein bestimmtes Verhalten oder das Spielen einer Rolle in Theater oder Film bezeichnet.

A verb used to indicate performing an action, behaving in a particular way, or performing in a play or film.

1. Perform an actionA1formal

   To do something; to take action or behave in a particular way.

   Handeln

   • You must act quickly to solve the problem.
   • She acted bravely during the emergency.
   • He acted responsibly by reporting the issue.

   Synonymebehavedofunctionoperateperformproceedwork

   Antonymedesisthesitateidlepauseprocrastinaterefrainstallwait

2. Perform in a play or filmA2formal

   To perform a role in a play, movie, or other performance.

   Eine Rolle spielen

   • She acts in Hollywood movies.
   • He acted as the villain in the school play.
   • They acted out the scene perfectly.

   Synonymeappearenactperformplayportraystar

3. Function or operateB1formal

   To work or function in a particular way.

   Wirken

   • The medicine acts quickly to relieve pain.
   • The brakes didn't act properly.
   • This chemical acts as a preservative.

   Synonymefunctionoperateperformservework

Phrasal-Variantenact asact onact outact upact upon