take action — to do something in response to a particular situation or problem
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to do something in response to a particular situation or problem
Pronunciation (IPA): /teɪk ˈækʃən/
Example Sentences
- When his roommate kept stealing his food, Jake decided to take action by labeling everything with 'POISON - DO NOT EAT'.
- The CEO promised to take action after the coffee machine broke for the fifth time this month.
- My grandmother takes action against aging by doing yoga at 5 AM and drinking green smoothies.
take action
VERB[/teɪk ˈækʃən/]
to do something in response to a particular situation or problem
When the fire alarm rang, she didn't hesitate to take action and evacuate everyone.
Take action with attraction, feel the satisfaction!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Take derives from Old Norse 'taka', meaning to seize or grasp. Action originates from Latin 'actio', derived from 'agere' (to do or drive). The phrase combines these elements to form an idiom meaning to undertake or implement a course of conduct.
Breakdown
take (from Old Norse 'taka', to seize) + action (from Latin 'actio', from 'agere', to do) = to seize or undertake action; to implement measures or conduct.
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📝Examples
“When his roommate kept stealing his food, Jake decided to take action by labeling everything with 'POISON - DO NOT EAT'.”
“The CEO promised to take action after the coffee machine broke for the fifth time this month.”
“My grandmother takes action against aging by doing yoga at 5 AM and drinking green smoothies.”
“The superhero took action against the villain who was terrorizing the city with terrible karaoke performances.”
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