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    [Noun]  | "ac*tion" | \ ˈak-shən \


    1: a thing done : deed

    2: the accomplishment of a thing usually over a period of time, in stages, or with the possibility of repetition

    3: behavior, conduct

    Origin: 14th century ;

     Middle English accioun, borrowed from Anglo-French accion, borrowed from Latin āctiōn-, āctiō activity, act, legal process, from agere to drive (cattle), cause to move, do + -tiōn-, -tiō, noun suffix of verbal action {mat|agent|};

    [Noun]  | "action figure" 


    1: a small-scale figure (as of a superhero) used especially as a toy

    Origin: 1950 ;

    [Noun]  | "action painting" 


    1: abstract expressionism marked especially by the use of spontaneous techniques (such as dribbling, splattering, or smearing)

    Origin: 1952 ;

    [Noun]  | "action potential" 


    1: a momentary reversal in electrical potential across a plasma membrane (as of a neuron or muscle fiber) that occurs when a cell has been activated by a stimulus

    Origin: 1913 ;

    [Noun]  | "action replay" 


    1: a recording of an action in a sports event that can be shown on television immediately after the original play happens

    [Noun]  | "action verb" 


    1: a verb that expresses action

    [Noun]  | "affirmative action" 


    1: the use of policies, legislation, programs, and procedures to improve the educational or employment opportunities of members of certain demographic groups (such as minority groups, women, and older people) as a remedy to the effects of long-standing discrimination against such groups

    Origin: 1961 ;

    [Adjective]  | "action-packed" 


    1: filled with action, danger, and excitement

    [Adjective]  | "bolt-ac*tion" | \ ˈbōlt-ˈak-shən \


    1: loaded by means of a manually operated bolt

    Origin: 1896 ;

    [Noun phrase]  | "cause of action" 


    1: the grounds (such as violation of a right) that entitle a plaintiff to bring a suit

    Origin: 15th century ;

    [Noun]  | "action" 


    1: something done by someone;


      * e.g., " ... judge people by their actions, not by their words "



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    2: the unfolding of events in a dramatic or literary work;


      * e.g., " ... the mystery writer displays a sure hand in managing the novel's complicated but never incoherent action "



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    3: a court case for enforcing a right or claim;


      * e.g., " ... filed an action in county court to recover his lawn mower from his neighbor, who claims he gave it to her "



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    [Noun]  | "action figure" 


    1: a small figure often of a human being used especially as a child's plaything;


      * e.g., " ... a collection of action figures of his favorite superheroes "



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    [Noun]  | "action figures" 


    1: a small figure often of a human being used especially as a child's plaything;


      * e.g., " ... a collection of action figures of his favorite superheroes "



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    [Noun]  | "political action committees" 


    1: as in vested interests;


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    [Noun]  | "police action" 


    [Noun]  | "cross action" 


    1: as in counterclaim, countersuit;


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    [Noun]  | "job action" 


    1: as in slowdown, sit-in;


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    [Noun]  | "political action committee" 


    1: as in vested interest;


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    [Phrase]  | "piece of the action" 


    1: something belonging to, due to, or contributed by an individual member of a group;


      * e.g., " ... An early investor who demanded a piece of the action in the founding of the company "



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    [Phrase]  | "pieces of the action" 


    1: something belonging to, due to, or contributed by an individual member of a group;


      * e.g., " ... An early investor who demanded a piece of the action in the founding of the company "



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     [ "action" ]

    1: sexual activity,

      * e.g.,  ... hey, you get any action last night? 

     [ "action" ]

    1:  to have sex

      * e.g.,  ... I got some action last night. 

     [ "action" ]

    2:  often denotes good sex

     [ "action" ]

    1: "Action" as used in gambling typically refers to a bet or wager or just the general act of betting. More specifically, "action" can be used to mean either a live bet/bets or, in poker, a bet along with any calls for that bet. Action may also refer to the total amount of money wagered by a player in a full gambling session. And in sports betting, a bet may be deemed "action" if it is valid. In baseball, "action" is a special type of bet wherein the bet still counts even if there is a change in starting pitcher, which is accompanied by a change in odds.

      * e.g.,  ... "Now, if any of you would like to take a long shot on the dog collar, we'll take that action." "We've got lots of action on the table tonight." "Where's the action?" (Who's turn is it to bet?) 

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    1: Often used in billiards (or gambling in general), it refers to a game for money, or a location that is known for money games.

      * e.g.,  ... Where can we find some action? 

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    1: suffix added to phrases to emphasize them, also to look like a geek

      * e.g.,  ... I need me some CS action. Lets get some time domain reflectometer action. 

     [ "action" ]

    1: male and female genitals or any private, erogenous zone of the body.

      * e.g.,  ... Dude, when that chic bent over, I saw some of her action. 

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    1: A girl who is basically a ho or an animal.

      * e.g.,  ... That girl is action. She banged every dude out here. 

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    1: A placeholder word, used to facilitate conversation, usually only understood contextually by the participants of the conversation, and not by outsiders.

      * e.g.,  ... Hey man, can you hand me that action over there?  

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    1: Any gesture that serves a purpose - including very subtle gestures such as having a thought, placing your attention on someone, flowing power to somebody, keeping your center, making a conscious or unconscious wish, having an emotional reaction, declaring, asking, choosing, and so on. In general, the more subtle the action, the more energy it contains. (From Possibility Management)

      * e.g.,  ... Her flirting action is so-o-o sly! 

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    1: The biggest drug dealer in Montgomery County. Wanted by the County for selling a quarter ounce to undercover cops.

      * e.g.,  ... "Dude lets go get some nug from action!!!" 

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