ACTION

Definition

1. verb institute legal proceedings against. — synonyms: sue, litigate, process
2. verb put in effect. — synonyms: carry_through, accomplish, execute, carry_out, fulfill, fulfil
3. noun something done (usually as opposed to something said).
4. noun the state of being active. — synonyms: activity, activeness
5. noun a military engagement. — synonyms: military_action
6. noun a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings). — synonyms: natural_process, natural_action, activity
7. noun the series of events that form a plot.
8. noun the trait of being active and energetic and forceful.
9. noun the operating part that transmits power to a mechanism. — synonyms: action_mechanism
10. noun a judicial proceeding brought by one party against another. — synonyms: legal_action, action_at_law
11. noun an act by a government body or supranational organization.
12. noun the most important or interesting work or activity in a specific area or field.