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be in action

VERB

function

Synonyms

STRONGEST

behave operate react serve

STRONG

act cook do go move officialize officiate percolate run take

WEAK

act the part be in commission be in operation be running do duty do one's thing get with it go to town take care of business

Antonyms

STRONG

abstain cease discontinue fail halt idle lose stay stop

WEAK

malfunction

VERB

operate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

achieve act complete conduct do engage keep move produce promote run serve take transport work

STRONG

accomplish advance behave bend benefit burn click compel concern contact contrive convey cook determine direct enforce exert finish fulfill go hit hum influence lift ordain percolate proceed progress react revolve roll spin tick turn

WEAK

act on bring about carry on get results produce a result

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abstain cease consume destroy discontinue disenchant dishonor fail give give up halt hold idle ignore let go lose miss neglect receive refrain refuse reject release remain repulse stop

STRONG

abandon begin create decrease drop hesitate hinder maintain overlook retreat retrogress start steady

Example Sentences

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The eight Premier League competitors will next be in action in Minehead at the UK Open, which starts on Friday.

From BBC • Feb. 29, 2024

England had been expected to contest next week's semi-finals but will instead next be in action in December for a white-ball tour of West Indies.

From BBC • Nov. 11, 2023

You are manifesting what the moral imperative should be in action.

From Salon • Oct. 18, 2023

Meanwhile, teams like Mongolia will be in action.

From Washington Times • Sep. 26, 2023

M.V.O., were seen to be in action, and reports received show that Defence, flagship, and Warrior, of the First Cruiser Squadron, engaged an enemy light-cruiser at this time.

From World's War Events, Vol. II by Reynolds, Francis J. (Francis Joseph)

be in action

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