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action

action

Meaning of action

English

something that someone does

Русский

то, что человек сделал; поступок, деяние

action

Pronunciation

British English
/ˈækʃən/
American English
/ˈækʃən/

action with Russian translation

Сочетания и примеры со словом action

Типичные сочетания сгруппированы по смыслу. Зелёные слова можно открыть отдельно, чтобы продолжить изучение.

10 сочетаний

Решения и меры

Decisions and measures
take action
принимать меры

We decided to take action after another rent increase.

Мы решили принять меры после очередного повышения арендной платы.

a course of action
план действий

Let's agree on a course of action before calling the insurer.

Давай согласуем план действий, прежде чем звонить страховщику.

  • legal actionсудебный иск
  • a call to actionпризыв к действию
  • put into actionпретворить в жизнь

В деле, вне строя и в кино

In action, out of action, on screen
out of action
вышедший из строя

Our washing machine is out of action until Friday.

Наша стиральная машина вышла из строя и не будет работать до пятницы.

action film
боевик

We watched an action film and ate popcorn on the couch.

Мы посмотрели боевик и ели попкорн на диване.

  • in actionв действии
  • actions speak louder than wordsсудят по делам, а не по словам
  • a piece of the actionдоля участия

action usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇷🇺Russian

His action surprised everyone.

Его действие удивило всех.

🇬🇧English→🇷🇺Russian

We need action, not excuses.

Нам нужны действия, а не оправдания.

action synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between action, act, move, step, and activity

🇬🇧English

A single deed, often with 'of': an act of kindness.

A2very often

ENIt was an act of kindness.

🇬🇧English

An action taken to reach a goal: a smart move.

A2very often

ENHer next move was to call the manager.

S
🇬🇧English
step

One action in a series aimed at a goal.

very often

ENThe first step is to make a list.

Advanced: broader words

🇬🇧English

Ongoing doing or pastime, not one single deed.

A2very often

ENPhysical activity is good for your health.

Related words and lists for action

Questions about this word

What does action mean?

something that someone does

How do you pronounce action?

action is pronounced [ˈækʃən].

How is action used in a sentence?

Его действие удивило всех. Translation: His action surprised everyone.

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