action

• Substantiv, das den Vorgang des Handelns oder Tuns bezeichnet, besonders um ein bestimmtes Ergebnis zu erzielen, oder die ausgeführte Handlung selbst.

A noun referring to the process of doing something, typically to achieve a result; it can also denote a legal proceeding, a military engagement, or the series of events in a story.

1. A2formal

   The process of doing something, especially to achieve a result.

   Handlung

   • We need to take action to solve this problem.
   • The government announced new actions to protect the environment.
   • Immediate action is required to prevent disaster.

   Synonymeactactivitydeedendeavorexecutionexertionoperationperformancework

   Antonymeidlenessinactioninactivitypassivityreststagnation

2. State of being activeB1formal

   The process or condition of doing something; activity.

   Handlung

   • The machine is now in action.
   • We need to put our plan into action.
   • The team swung into action immediately.

   Synonymeactivityenergyexertionfunctioninglivelinessmotionmovementoperationworking

   Antonymeinactioninactivitypassivity

3. Legal proceedingC1formallegal

   A legal process to enforce or protect rights.

   Gerichtsverfahren

   • The company filed an action against its competitor.
   • He brought a civil action for damages.
   • The court dismissed the action due to lack of evidence.

   Synonymecasecauselawsuitlitigationproceedingsuit

4. Natural processB2formalscientific

   A process occurring in nature, not caused by humans.

   Natürlicher Vorgang

   • The action of the wind eroded the rocks.
   • Chemical action caused the metal to rust.
   • The action of the waves shaped the coastline.

   Synonymeactivityfunctioningoperationprocessworking

5. Plot of a storyB1formalart

   The sequence of events that form the narrative of a story, play, or film.

   Handlung

   • The action of the novel takes place in Paris.
   • The film's action was slow to develop.
   • The play has a complex action involving many characters.

   Synonymenarrativeplotscenariostorystoryline

6. Energetic traitB2formal

   The quality of being active, energetic, and forceful.

   Tatkraft

   • She is a woman of action.
   • He prefers action over endless discussion.
   • The company needs more action-oriented leaders.

   Synonymeactivitydrivedynamismenergyenterpriseforcefulnessget-up-and-goinitiativevigor

   Antonymeidlenessinactivityinertnesslethargypassivity

• Substantiv, das den Vorgang des Handelns oder Tuns bezeichnet, oft zur Erreichung eines Ziels; es ist kein Verb.

A noun referring to the process of doing something, typically to achieve a goal; not a verb.

1. To take legal actionB2formallegal

   To institute legal proceedings against someone; to file a lawsuit.

   Klage erheben

   • The company decided to action the contract breach in court.
   • They will action the claim against the landlord.
   • The board voted to action the lawsuit immediately.

   Synonymelitigateprosecutesue

2. To carry out or implementB2formalbusiness

   To put into effect; to perform or execute a plan or task.

   Ausführen

   • The manager will action the new policy next week.
   • We need to action the recommendations from the report.
   • The team is ready to action the project plan.

   Synonymecarry outdischargedoeffectuateenactexecuteimplementperformrealize

   Antonymeignoreneglectomitoverlookskip