Meaning of action in English
US /ˈækʃən/ UK /ˈækʃᵊn/
1. (the process of) doing things for a particular purpose
We took action immediately so that things get worse.
2. something that you do on a particular occasion; behavior; conduct
a kind action
3. the effect of one substance on another
chemical action
4. a problem taken to a law court by one party against another; lawsuit
bring an action against