action

• Sustantivo que denota el proceso de hacer algo, especialmente para lograr un resultado determinado, o la propia cosa hecha; también puede referirse a una medida o hecho realizado.

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.

   Acción (proceso de hacer algo)

   • 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.

   Sinónimosactactivitydeedendeavorexecutionexertionoperationperformancework

   Antónimosidlenessinactioninactivitypassivityreststagnation

2. State of being activeB1formal

   The process or condition of doing something; activity.

   Acción (estado de actividad)

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

   Sinónimosactivityenergyexertionfunctioninglivelinessmotionmovementoperationworking

   Antónimosinactioninactivitypassivity

3. Legal proceedingC1formallegal

   A legal process to enforce or protect rights.

   Acción judicial

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscasecauselawsuitlitigationproceedingsuit

4. Natural processB2formalscientific

   A process occurring in nature, not caused by humans.

   proceso natural

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

   Sinónimosactivityfunctioningoperationprocessworking

5. Plot of a storyB1formalart

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

   Argumento

   • 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.

   Sinónimosnarrativeplotscenariostorystoryline

6. Energetic traitB2formal

   The quality of being active, energetic, and forceful.

   energía, dinamismo

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

   Sinónimosactivitydrivedynamismenergyenterpriseforcefulnessget-up-and-goinitiativevigor

   Antónimosidlenessinactivityinertnesslethargypassivity

• Sustantivo que denota el proceso de hacer algo, generalmente para lograr un objetivo; no es un verbo. También puede referirse a una medida o iniciativa tomada, o a un acto concreto.

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.

   Demandar judicialmente

   • 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.

   Sinónimoslitigateprosecutesue

2. To carry out or implementB2formalbusiness

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

   Ejecutar o llevar a cabo

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscarry outdischargedoeffectuateenactexecuteimplementperformrealize

   Antónimosignoreneglectomitoverlookskip