act

Definitions of act in various dictionaries:

noun - a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body

noun - something that people do or cause to happen

noun - a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet

noun - a short theatrical performance that is part of a longer program

noun - a manifestation of insincerity

verb - perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

verb - behave in a certain manner

verb - play a role or part

verb - discharge one's duties

verb - pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind

verb - be suitable for theatrical performance

verb - have an effect or outcome

verb - be engaged in an activity, often for no particular purpose other than pleasure

verb - behave unnaturally or affectedly

verb - perform on a stage or theater

The process of doing or performing something: the act of thinking.

Something done or performed; a deed: a charitable act.

A decisional product, such as a statute, decree, or enactment, delivered by a legislative or a judicial body.

A formal written record of proceedings or transactions.

One of the major divisions of a play or an opera.

A theatrical performance that forms part of a longer presentation: a juggling act.

A manifestation of intentional or unintentional insincerity; a pose: put on an act.

To play the part of; assume the dramatic role of: She plans to act Lady Macbeth in summer stock.

To perform (a role) on the stage: act the part of the villain.

To behave like or pose as; impersonate: Don’t act the fool.

To behave in a manner suitable for: Act your age.

To behave or comport oneself: She acts like a born leader.

To perform in a dramatic role or roles.

To be suitable for theatrical performance: This scene acts well.

To behave affectedly or unnaturally; pretend.

To appear or seem to be: The dog acted ferocious.

To carry out an action: We acted immediately.

To operate or function in a specific way: His mind acts quickly.

To serve or function as a substitute for another: A coin can act as a screwdriver.

To produce an effect: waited five minutes for the anesthetic to act.

To perform in or as if in a play; dramatize: act out a story.

To realize in action: wanted to act out his theory.

To express (unconscious impulses, for example) in an overt manner without awareness or understanding.

To misbehave.

To malfunction.

To become active or troublesome after a period of quiescence: My left knee acts up in damp weather.

verb - to do something