Action Definition
action
noun
- something done (usually as opposed to something said); "there were stories of murders and other unnatural actions"
- the state of being active; "his sphere of activity"; "he is out of action"
- a military engagement; "he saw action in Korea"
- a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings); "the action of natural forces"; "volcanic activity"
- the series of events that form a plot; "his novels always have a lot of action"
- the trait of being active and energetic and forceful; "a man of action"
- the operating part that transmits power to a mechanism; "the piano had a very stiff action"
- a judicial proceeding brought by one party against another; one party prosecutes another for a wrong done or for protection of a right or for prevention of a wrong
- an act by a government body or supranational organization; "recent federal action undermined the segregationist position"; "the United Nations must have the power to propose and organize action without being hobbled by irrelevant issues"; "the Union action of emancipating Southern slaves"
- the most important or interesting work or activity in a specific area or field; "the action is no longer in technology stocks but in municipal bonds"; "gawkers always try to get as close to the action as possible"
verb
- institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against; "He was warned that the district attorney would process him"; "She actioned the company for discrimination"
- put in effect; "carry out a task"; "execute the decision of the people"; "He actioned the operation"
"Action" in song lyrics
See how action is used in real songs:
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"She wannna heat the hottub for some action"
(11/5 f/) Taydatay — Roll 'Em Up [Edit] -
"But she wants to front on the buttnaked action"
4 Deep — Buck Naked Lover -
"So uhm, what's up on the butt naked action"
4 Deep — Ho
Words that rhyme with action
Usage tips for "action"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "action" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for action to find words that pair well.