action

1. action (noun) — sense 1

Definition: The effort of performing or doing something.

2. action (noun) — sense 2

Definition: Something done, often so as to accomplish a purpose.

3. action (noun) — sense 3

Definition: A way of motion or functioning.

Example: Knead bread with a rocking action.

4. action (intj) — sense 4

Definition: Demanding or signifying the start of something, usually a performance.

Example: The director yelled ‘Action!’ after the cameras started rolling.

5. action (adj) — sense 5

Definition: arrogant

6. action (verb) — sense 6

Definition: To act on a request etc, in order to put it into effect.

Example: ‘Here, give me the minutes of Monday’s meeting. I’ll action your points for you while you get on and sort out the open day.’

7. action (verb) — sense 7

Definition: To initiate a legal action against someone.

Example: ‘I have no business to settle with you—arrest me, Sir, at your peril and I’ll action you in law for false imprisonment.’