acting

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

ruОтносящийся к исполнению ролей в пьесах, фильмах или на телевидении; также используется для описания временно исполняющего обязанности.esRelativo a la interpretación de papeles en obras de teatro, películas o televisión; también se usa para describir a alguien que ocupa temporalmente un cargo o función.frRelatif à l'interprétation de rôles dans des pièces, des films ou à la télévision ; également utilisé pour qualifier une personne qui exerce temporairement une fonction.deSich auf die Darstellung von Rollen in Theaterstücken, Filmen oder Fernsehen beziehend; auch verwendet, um jemanden zu beschreiben, der eine Position oder Funktion vorübergehend ausübt.ptRelativo à atuação em peças, filmes ou televisão; também usado para descrever alguém que exerce um cargo temporariamente.zh指在戏剧、电影或电视中扮演角色的；也用于形容暂时担任某职务的。arصفة تتعلق بأداء الأدوار في المسرحيات أو الأفلام أو التلفزيون، وتُستخدم أيضًا للدلالة على من يقوم بمهام منصب ما مؤقتًا أو نائبًا عنه.

1. Temporarily performing a role B1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruВременныйesen funcionesfrpar intérimdeAmtierendptInterinozh代理的arالقائم بأعمال

   Synonymes: ad interimcaretakerfill-ininterimpro temprovisionalstand-insubstitutetemporary

   Antonymes: permanentregular

2. Related to performing in plays/movies B1 formal

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

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

   ruАктерскийesactuación, interpretaciónfrrelatif à l'interprétationdeschauspielerischptArtísticozh表演的arتمثيلي

   Synonymes: dramaticperformingstagetheatrical

• more acting comparative form
• most acting superlative form

indénombrable

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

ruИскусство или профессия исполнения драматических ролей в пьесах, фильмах или на телевидении.esArte u oficio de interpretar personajes dramáticos en obras de teatro, películas o televisión.frL'art ou la profession d'interpréter des rôles dramatiques dans des pièces de théâtre, des films ou à la télévision.deDie Kunst oder der Beruf, dramatische Rollen in Theaterstücken, Filmen oder Fernsehen darzustellen; auch die Tätigkeit des Schauspielens selbst.ptA arte ou profissão de interpretar papéis dramáticos em peças, filmes ou televisão. Também pode se referir à ação de desempenhar um papel ou fingir uma emoção.zh表演艺术，指在戏剧、电影或电视中扮演角色的艺术或职业。arفن أو مهنة أداء الأدوار الدرامية في المسرحيات أو الأفلام أو التلفزيون، ويشمل تمثيل الشخصيات والتعبير عنها أمام الجمهور أو الكاميرا.

1. Profession of performing A2 formal art

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

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

   ruАктерское искусствоesActuaciónfrArt de l'acteurdeSchauspielkunstptArte dramáticazh表演艺术arالتمثيل

   Synonymes: dramadramaticsperformanceperformingstagetheatertheatre

2. Temporary role B1 formal

   The action of performing the duties of a position temporarily.

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

   ruВременное исполнение обязанностейesDesempeño temporal de un cargofrIntérim (fonction)deWahrnehmung eines Amtes auf ZeitptExercício interinozh代理职务arالقيام المؤقت بمهام المنصب

• actings plural form
• actings' possessive plural form
• acting's possessive singular form

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

ruГлагол, обозначающий выполнение действия, поведение определённым образом или исполнение роли в пьесе или фильме.esVerbo que denota realizar una acción, comportarse de cierta manera o interpretar un papel en una obra o película.frVerbe indiquant le fait d'accomplir une action, de se comporter d'une certaine manière, ou d'interpréter un rôle dans une pièce ou un film.deVerb, das die Ausführung einer Handlung, ein bestimmtes Verhalten oder das Spielen einer Rolle in Theater oder Film bezeichnet.ptVerbo que indica realizar uma ação, comportar-se de determinada maneira ou interpretar um papel no teatro, no cinema ou na televisão.zh动词，表示采取行动、以某种方式表现，或在戏剧、电影中扮演角色。arفعل يدل على القيام بعمل ما، أو التصرف بطريقة معينة، أو أداء دور في مسرحية أو فيلم.

1. Perform an action A1 formal

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

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

   ruДействоватьesactuarfragirdeHandelnptAgirzh行动arيَقوم بِفِعْل

   Synonymes: behavedofunctionoperateperformproceedwork

   Antonymes: desisthesitateidlepauseprocrastinaterefrainstallwait

2. Perform in a play or film A2 formal

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

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

   ruИграть рольesActuar (en una obra o película)frjouer (un rôle)deEine Rolle spielenptRepresentarzh表演arأداء الدور

   Synonymes: appearenactperformplayportraystar

3. Function or operate B1 formal

   To work or function in a particular way.

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

   ruДействоватьesfuncionarfrFonctionner, agirdeWirkenptFuncionar ou operarzh运作arيعمل أو يؤدي وظيفة

   Synonymes: functionoperateperformservework

• acted past participle
• acted past simple
• acting present participle
• acts third person singular

Variantes phrasal: act asact onact outact upact upon