act on — to take action based on something; to respond to or deal with information, advice, or a situation
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to take action based on something; to respond to or deal with information, advice, or a situation
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈækt ɑːn/
Example Sentences
- My mom always acts on gossip faster than breaking news reporters.
- The police acted on the tip and found the suspect hiding in a donut shop.
- Companies should act on customer feedback to improve their services.
act on
VERB[/ˈækt ɑːn/]
to take action based on something; to respond to or deal with information, advice, or a situation
A professional woman acts on urgent information, directing her team with determination
To act on what you react on, fact on, and contract on — transform knowledge into light that illuminates the world
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'actus' (past participle of 'agere' meaning 'to do' or 'to drive'), combined with the preposition 'on' which comes from Old English 'an' meaning 'at' or 'in contact with'.
Breakdown
act (from Latin agere = to do) + on (preposition indicating direction or focus) = act on (to take action directed toward something)
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📝Examples
“My mom always acts on gossip faster than breaking news reporters.”
“The police acted on the tip and found the suspect hiding in a donut shop.”
“Companies should act on customer feedback to improve their services.”
“I always act on my doctor's advice, except when it comes to eating less chocolate.”
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