act

A noun referring to a deed, action, or specific thing done; also a division of a play or performance.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее поступок, действие или конкретно совершённое; также акт как часть пьесы или представления.esSustantivo que designa una acción o hecho realizado por alguien, un comportamiento concreto llevado a cabo; también, cada una de las partes principales en que se divide una obra de teatro o espectáculo.frNom désignant une action ou un acte accompli, souvent volontaire ; également un acte comme partie d'une pièce de théâtre ou d'un spectacle.deSubstantiv, das eine Handlung, Tat oder einen konkreten Vorgang bezeichnet; außerdem ein Akt als Teil eines Theaterstücks oder einer Aufführung.ptSubstantivo que designa uma ação, um feito ou algo concretamente realizado; também pode se referir a um ato como parte de uma peça de teatro ou apresentação.zh名词，指行为、举动或具体所做之事；也指戏剧或表演中的一幕。arاسم يدل على فعل أو عمل يقوم به الشخص، أو تصرف معين؛ ويُستخدم أيضًا للإشارة إلى فصل أو جزء من مسرحية.

1. Deed or Action A2 formal

   Something done; a deed or action.

   • It was a kind act of generosity.
   • His act of bravery saved the child.
   • Every small act of kindness counts.

   ruДействиеesAcción o actofrActe (action accomplie)deHandlungptAtozh行为arفعل

   Синонимы: actiondeedendeavorexploitfeatmoveoperationperformanceundertaking

   Антонимы: cessationidlenessinactioninactivityrest

2. Law or Statute B2 formal

   A written law passed by a legislative body.

   • The new act was passed by Congress.
   • The Civil Rights Act changed history.
   • They are debating the privacy act in parliament.

   ruЗаконesLey o EstatutofrLoi (acte législatif)deGesetzptLeizh法律arقانون

   Синонимы: decreeenactmentlawlegislationmeasureordinancestatute

3. Performance in Theater B1 formal

   A single segment of a play or performance.

   • The first act of the play was captivating.
   • The final act brought the story to a climax.
   • It's a three-act comedy.

   ruАктesActo (teatro)frActe (théâtre)deAktptAtozh幕arالفصل

   Синонимы: divisionpartsectionsegment

4. Pretend Behavior B1 informal

   A pretense or false display.

   • His apology was just an act.
   • She put on an act to impress the guests.
   • Don't buy his innocent act.

   ruПритворствоesFingimientofrSimulation, comportement feintdeVortäuschungptFingimentozh假装arتمويه

   Синонимы: affectationcharadedisplaydissimulationfacadefeigningfrontmasqueradeperformanceposepretensesemblanceshamshowsimulation

   Антонимы: genuinenesshonestyrealitysinceritytruth

• acts plural form
• acts' possessive plural form
• act'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

   Синонимы: behavedofunctionoperateperformproceedwork

   Антонимы: 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

   Синонимы: 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

   Синонимы: functionoperateperformservework

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

Фразовые варианты: act asact onact outact upact upon