Antonyms for take action


Grammar : Verb
Spell : ak-shuhn
Phonetic Transcription : ˈæk ʃən


Definition of take action

Origin :
  • mid-14c., "cause or grounds for a lawsuit," from Anglo-French accioun, Old French accion (12c.) "action, lawsuit, case," from Latin actionem (nominative actio) "a putting in motion; a performing, doing," noun of action from past participle stem of agere "to do" (see act (v.)). Sense of "something done, an act, deed" is late 14c. Meaning "fighting" is from c.1600. As a film director's command, it is attested from 1923. Meaning "excitement" is recorded from 1968. Phrase actions speak louder than words is attested from 1731.
  • As in step in : verb become involved
  • As in wager : verb bet money or something else in a gamble
Example sentences :
  • Why have you refused to take action against Roden and Von Holzen?
  • Extract from : « Roden's Corner » by Henry Seton Merriman
  • Here, as I believe, is one direction in which the State should take action.
  • Extract from : « The Truth About Woman » by C. Gasquoine Hartley
  • That brought matters to a head, and compelled me to take action.
  • Extract from : « The Woman Thou Gavest Me » by Hall Caine
  • He hoped the convention would not take action on this question.
  • Extract from : « The History of Woman Suffrage, Volume IV » by Various
  • I tell him I have "informal" news from the French but dare not take action on that.
  • Extract from : « Gallipoli Diary, Volume 2 » by Ian Hamilton
  • I am not so mad,' said he, 'as to take action against my benefactor.'
  • Extract from : « A Hungarian Nabob » by Maurus Jkai
  • He assembled four men at an ale-house, and they agreed to take action.
  • Extract from : « William Pitt and the Great War » by John Holland Rose
  • This letter irritated the meeting, and it declined to take action upon it.
  • Extract from : « Tea Leaves » by Various
  • Petitions began to pour in asking Congress to take action in the case.
  • Extract from : « A Military Genius » by Sarah Ellen Blackwell
  • Summer was well advanced before the King was ready to take action.
  • Extract from : « Erling the Bold » by R.M. Ballantyne

Synonyms for take action

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