How to Use "Action" with Example Sentences

action (n): something that is done; physical movement

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Used with adjectives:

"Our company needs to take immediate action."
(immediate, appropriate, aggressive, direct, swift)

"The government took drastic action."
(drastic, legal, military)

Used with verbs:

"He takes immediate action when there is an emergency."
(takes, leaps into, springs into, swings into)

"The increasing violence in the city calls for action by police."
(calls for, demands)

Used with prepositions:

"I'd like to see the new car in action."
(in)

"Since the ballplayer hurt his leg, he has been out of action."
(out of, away from the)

"We will take legal action against the person who hit our car."
(against)