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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

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Athletes competed in qualifying on Saturday down the specially built course which includes features like banks, rollers and jumps, and they will be in action in races from 10:00 as the field is whittled down.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

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

From Salon • Oct. 18, 2023

No. 2 seed Novak Djokovic will be in action at night in Arthur Ashe Stadium against fellow Serbian Laslo Djere, the No. 32 seed.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 1, 2023

Several current world record holders will be in action across the disciplines, while others have set their sights on attaining historic marks.

From BBC • Aug. 16, 2023

“Mr Swinburne, sir!” replied I; “the brig will, in all probability, be in action soon, and his services as a gunner will be required.”

From Peter Simple by Marryat, Frederick

be in action

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