1. Something done (usually as opposed to something said)
   "there were stories of murders and other unnatural actions" 
2. The state of being active
   "he is out of action"
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1. Institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against
   "She actioned the company for discrimination"
   - sue, litigate, process 
2. Put in effect
   "He actioned the operation"
   - carry through, accomplish, execute, carry out, fulfill [N. Amer], fulfil [Brit, Cdn]

Derived forms: actioning, actions, actioned

See also: act, actionable, active

Type of: act, challenge, complete, deed, drive, effect, effectuate, finish, group action, human action, human activity, legal proceeding, mechanism, physical process, plot, proceeding, proceedings, process, set up, state, work

Antonym: inaction

Part of: gun, keyboard

Encyclopedia: Action

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