Act - translation, pronunciation and examples
act
to do something; to take action
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When to use act
действовать быстро
действовать сейчас
действовать ответственно
действовать решительно
действовать спокойно
act usage examples
Они быстро действовали по совету.
They acted on the advice quickly.
Similar words
the basic verb meaning to do something or take action; the closest match to the headword
very general; means to carry out an action, but less formal and less specific than act
means to carry out a task or role, often with skill, formality, or on purpose
means to act in a certain way, especially with manners or social conduct; not the same as simply doing something
can mean to do work or to function properly; usually not the same as simple action
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act synonyms
What's the difference between act / do / perform / behave / work / function
the basic verb meaning to do something or take action; the closest match to the headword
You need to act now.
Тебе нужно действовать сейчас.
very general; means to carry out an action, but less formal and less specific than act
What can I do for you?
Чем я могу вам помочь?
means to carry out a task or role, often with skill, formality, or on purpose
The team performed well.
Команда хорошо выполнила работу.
means to act in a certain way, especially with manners or social conduct; not the same as simply doing something
Please behave in class.
Пожалуйста, веди себя хорошо на уроке.
can mean to do work or to function properly; usually not the same as simple action
This machine works well.
Эта машина хорошо работает.
means to work or operate as a system or part of a system; more technical than act
The device functions correctly.
Устройство функционирует правильно.
Only trained staff can operate this equipment.
Только обученный персонал может управлять этим оборудованием.
can mean to perform a role or to show feelings through behavior; often more specific than act
The children acted out the story.
Дети разыграли историю.
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act with Russian translation
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How to pronounce act and what this word means
act translation: действовать. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce act
/ækt/
act translation
действовать
act examples
You need to act now.
act transcription
/ækt/, /ækt/
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act meaning: what does it mean?
to do something; to take action
act pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
act is pronounced as /ækt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
act definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
You need to act now. Translation: Тебе нужно действовать сейчас.
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