action

ACTION noun

uk/ˈækʃən/ us action noun
(ACTIVITY)

B1 things that are happening, especially exciting or important things

захватывающее действие
He likes films with a lot of action . Противоположностьin action  out of action
damaged or hurt and not able to operate or play sports

вышедший из строя/игры
I'm afraid my car's out of action . They've got three players out of action .
 legal action
a legal process in a court

иск, судебное дело
They are planning to take legal action against the company. action noun
(PROCESS)

a movement or natural process

воздействие
The rocks are smoothed by the action of water. Смотрите такжеindustrial action be all talk (and no action )