action

Definitions of action in various dictionaries:

noun - something done (usually as opposed to something said)

noun - the state of being active

noun - a military engagement

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

noun - the series of events that form a plot

noun - the trait of being active and energetic and forceful

noun - the operating part that transmits power to a mechanism

noun - a judicial proceeding brought by one party against another

noun - an act by a government body or supranational organization

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

verb - institute legal proceedings against

verb - put in effect

The state or process of acting or doing.

A deed.

A movement or a series of movements.

Manner of movement: a horse with good action; a gearshift with smooth action.

Habitual or vigorous activity; energy: a woman of action.

Often actions.

The operating parts of a mechanism.

The manner in which such parts operate.

A change that occurs in the body or in a bodily organ as a result of its functioning.

A physical change, as in position, mass, or energy, that an object or a system undergoes.

The series of events and episodes that form the plot of a story or play.

The appearance of animation of a figure in painting or sculpture.

A judicial proceeding whose purpose is to obtain relief at the hands of a court.

Armed encounter; combat: killed in action.

Often used to modify another noun : an action film; action stories.

noun - the process of acting