action >> /ˈækʃ(ə)n/
Definition: [noun] The fact or process of doing something, typically to achieve an aim.
Example: he vowed to take tougher action against persistent offenders
Definition: [noun] A thing done; an act.
Example: she frequently questioned his actions
Definition: [noun] A manner or style of doing something, typically the way in which a mechanism works or a person moves.
Example: the weapon has speed and smooth action
Definition: [noun] Armed conflict.
Example: servicemen listed as missing in action during the war
Definition: [noun] A legal process; a lawsuit.
Example: an action for damages