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Action — US. [ˈækʃn], UK. [ˈækʃ(ə)n]

 

Main meanings of the word ‘Action’:

  1. The process of doing something to achieve a goal.
  2. A movement or series of movements.
  3. Exciting events, especially in films or stories.

 

10 simple sentences with ‘Action’:

  • That action was very fast.
  • She loves action movies.
  • Do you like action games?
  • This action changed everything.
  • My action was too slow.
  • We saw great action today.
  • It was a bold action.
  • If action is needed, take it.
  • Could action solve this problem?
  • Dynamic action makes stories fun.

 

The sentences with ‘Action’ from movies:

Did you get tongue action? – The Spectacular Now (2013)

What action would you take? – Thor (2011)

I’ll take that action. – The Shawshank Redemption (1994)

You must take action. – Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005)

A little more action, boys. – Singin’ in the Rain (1952)

I want a piece of that action! – Monsters University (2013)

Lights, camera, action. – Rio (2011)

Action now. – A Clockwork Orange (1971)

Now, we are moving on to action. – Your Place or Mine (2023)

You’ve seen Charlie in action. – Me, Myself & Irene (2000)

What does this action signify? – I, Robot (2004)

I’ll see a lot of action. – Born on the Fourth of July (1989)

Welcome back to Action News. – Labor Day (2013)

Joint-punitive action. – The Searchers (1956)

Putting this place out of action. – The Irishman (2019)

I wanna get back in the action. – Black Widow (2021)

Cornelius will want to take immediate action. – Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007)

Came to watch me in action? – American Pie (1999)

Man of action! – How to Steal a Million (1966)

It’s hungry for action. – Meet The Fockers (2004)

No action. – Apartment (1960)

Sir, I cannot action that order. – World War Z (2013)

And action. – Babylon (2022)

I’ll take the action, go ahead. – Raging Bull (1980)

Action, reaction. – The Matrix Reloaded (2003)

There’s action across the street. – Rushmore (1998)

They bring all the action. – Casino (1995)

Kind of like action films. – Drive (2011)

You’re a big action guy. – Last Action Hero (1993)

Mitchell, first action on. – 28 Days Later (2002)

Authenticate emergency action. – Transformers (2007)

Now, you understand the action? – Rebel Without a Cause (1955)

And Action. – Glengarry Glen Ross (1992)

I’ve seen these things in action. – Independence Day (1996)

Regulations aside, this action is morally wrong. – Star Trek Into Darkness (2013)

Like I need that kind of action. – Michael Clayton (2007)

Let’s see some heavy legend action here. – The Color of Money (1986)

The campaign putting your memo into action? – Red White and Royal Blue (2023)

Finally, some action down here. – Dolittle (2020)

It’s an action figure. – Best in Show (2000)

More action, more blood. – To Catch a Killer (2023)

Julian promised me a little bit of action. – Children of Men (2006)

M24 shotgun, pump action. – Iron Man 2 (2010)

I’m here promoting that action movie I did. – Lost in Translation (2003)

At least somebody’s getting some action around here. – Snow Angels (2007)

Expressing my opinion is not a terrorist action. – 10 Things I Hate About You (1999)

And action, Chris. – The Exorcist (1973)

He’s a big fiend for action. – Heat (1995)

I wanna get in on that telemetry action. – The Martian (2015)

I’m getting ready for ambush action. – Shrek Forever After (2010)

Small unit action. – Saving Private Ryan (1998)

Expecting some action? – American Graffiti (1973)

It is the time for action. – This Is England (2006)

We regret this action. – Mary Poppins (1964)

Figured I’d do some good, see some action. – Fantasy Island (2020)

Now give him action. – Dead Poets Society (1989)

We need action sequences. – Eternals (2021)

What’s the action? – Oceans Thirteen (2007)

And any action we take could provoke her. – Fatal Attraction (1987)

Delayed action, but extra strong. – Wonka (2023)

Continue evasive action. – Dr. Strangelove (1964)

Give me some of that web action. – Spider-Man 3 (2007)

Now you gonna put it in action. – The 40 Year Old Virgin (2005)

All I had to do was take action. – 57 Seconds (2023)

I will cease all immediate action. – Aquaman (2018)