[ˈakʃn], (Noun)

Definitions:
- the fact or process of doing something, typically to achieve an aim
(e.g: ending child labour will require action on many levels)

- a thing done; an act
(e.g: she frequently questioned his actions)

- the way in which something works or moves
(e.g: the weapon has a smooth action)

- armed conflict
(e.g: servicemen listed as missing in action during the war)

- legal proceedings; a lawsuit
(e.g: a civil action for damages)


Phrases:
- a piece of the action
- action at a distance
- actions speak louder than words
- go into action
- in action
- man of action
- out of action
- put into action
- take action

Origin:
late Middle English: via Old French from Latin actio(n-), from agere ‘do, act’

[ˈakʃn], (Verb)

Definitions:
- take action on; deal with
(e.g: your request will be actioned)


Phrases:
- a piece of the action
- action at a distance
- actions speak louder than words
- go into action
- in action
- man of action
- out of action
- put into action
- take action

Origin:
late Middle English: via Old French from Latin actio(n-), from agere ‘do, act’