Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for act on. Search instead for act+on.
Definitions

act on

VERB
take action
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
have no effect on


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

"It is time for me to join the party which best represents the views of myself and the people of St Helens in order to act on the improvements I have long strived for."

From BBC

A will is primarily about naming an administrator to act on your behalf after you’ve died.

From MarketWatch

Just as Amazon has tried to ban Comet, other retailers have rebuffed Amazon’s automated system acting on the behalf of their customers.

From Barron's

As a result, the tidal forces acting on Europa are much weaker, reducing their ability to generate heat and drive geological activity, Byrne explained.

From Science Daily

"I don't mind how many we have, as long as we're finding them, acting on it, and working with parents and police to reduce the numbers," says head teacher Lisa McCall.

From BBC