Definitions: action (ஆங்கிலம்) | Tradukka [தமிழ்]

Definitions — ஆங்கிலம்

action

The state or process of acting or doing: The medical team went into action.
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Something done or accomplished; a deed. See Usage Note at act.
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Organized activity to accomplish an objective: a problem requiring drastic action.
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The causation of change by the exertion of power or a natural process: the action of waves on a beach; the action of a drug on blood pressure.
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A movement or a series of movements, as of an actor.
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Manner of movement: a horse with fine action.
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Habitual or vigorous activity; energy: a woman of action.
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Behavior or conduct. Often used in the plural.
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The operating parts of a mechanism.
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The manner in which such parts operate.
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The manner in which a musical instrument can be played; playability: a piano with quick action.
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The series of events and episodes that form the plot of a story or play.
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The appearance of animation of a figure in painting or sculpture.
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Law A judicial proceeding whose purpose is to obtain relief at the hands of a court.
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Armed encounter; combat: missing in action.
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An engagement between troops or ships: fought a rear-guard action.
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The most important or exciting work or activity in a specific field or area: always heads for where the action is.
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