noun / verb
action
AK-shuhn/ˈækʃn/
Purposeful or eventful activity.
She takes action by picking up litter beside the path.
Etymology
The root meaning “do” becomes a noun for doing or performing. From that process sense, action also names a particular deed—something actually done rather than merely said or considered.
In context
it's having fear and taking action anyway you know that's certainly something that gets played out in the martial arts i mean just going from one belt to another so to speak takes a lot of courage
More examples
- The soldiers saw action during the campaign.
- The film combines expressive stage action with a fast-moving chase.
- The bookmaker reported heavy action on the championship game.
- He resented the assumption that every date promised sexual action.
Forms
action · actions · actioned · actioning
active adjective — Engaged in action rather than remaining passive.