'action' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'action' with 20 example sentences.

See meaning of 'action'

action noun

: something done (usually as opposed to something said)

: the state of being active

: a military engagement

: a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings)

: the series of events that form a plot

: the trait of being active and energetic and forceful

: the operating part that transmits power to a mechanism

: 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

: the most important or interesting work or activity in a specific area or field

: In firearms terminology, the mechanism that handles the ammunition (loads, locks, fires, and extracts the cartridges).

action verb

: institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against

: put in effect

take action course of action in action plan of action

Actions speak louder than words.

Every action has its consequence.

Is it an action movie?

Your words don't match your actions.

What's your favorite action movie?

My cousin has a large collection of action figures.

It's now time to take action.

The soldier was killed in action.

I won't be responsible for my actions.

His brave action is worthy of a medal.

He encouraged her to take action.

What we need now is action, not discussion.

The accused tried to justify his actions.

It's hard for me to explain my actions.

You should be responsible for your actions.

For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction.

He is a man of action.

She took full responsibility for her actions.

We cannot allow our emotions to interfere with our actions.

Our country must take action against climate change.

Words related to 'action'

deed act activity work

Words near 'action' in the dictionary

act act as act like act on acting active activist activity actor actress