action - Meaning in Punjabi

action - Meaning in Punjabi

Sorry, exact match is not available in the bilingual dictionary.

12

Definitions and Meaning of action in English

action noun

1. something done (usually as opposed to something said)

   Example

   • "there were stories of murders and other unnatural actions"
2. the most important or interesting work or activity in a specific area or field

   Examples

   • "gawkers always try to get as close to the action as possible"
   • "the action is no longer in technology stocks but in municipal bonds"
3. a military engagement

   Example

   • "he saw action in Korea"
4. a judicial proceeding brought by one party against another; one party prosecutes another for a wrong done or for protection of a right or for prevention of a wrong
5. an act by a government body or supranational organization

   Examples

   • "recent federal action undermined the segregationist position"
   • "the Union action of emancipating Southern slaves"
   • "the United Nations must have the power to propose and organize action without being hobbled by irrelevant issues"
6. the operating part that transmits power to a mechanism

   Example

   • "the piano had a very stiff action"
7. the trait of being active and energetic and forceful

   Example

   • "a man of action"
8. the series of events that form a plot

   Example

   • "his novels always have a lot of action"
9. a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings)

   Examples

   • "the action of natural forces"
   • "volcanic activity"
10. the state of being active

    Examples

    • "he is out of action"
    • "his sphere of activity"

action verb

1. put in effect

   Examples

   • "carry out a task"
   • "execute the decision of the people"
   • "He actioned the operation"
2. institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against

   Examples

   • "He was warned that the district attorney would process him"
   • "She actioned the company for discrimination"

SHABDKOSH Apps

Shabdkosh  Premium

Ad-free experience & much more

Learn More

Articles

Ways to improve your spoken English skills

Improving spoken languages might seem as a challenge. But, with proper guidance and tips, it is not too difficult.

Tips for Kannada language beginners

Learning a new language is always a difficult task. Small tips and tricks of learning a new language always helps and develops interest to know more about it.

Developed nations and languages

There is a strong narrative on English among India's financially and educationally elite classes. The narrative is that English is the only way to progress and to success. Indian education system has…

Hindi - Language vs Dialect

Language and dialect are difficult to understand. Read this article to know what it means and…

Continue reading »

Active Voice and Passive Voice

This article will help you understand the difference between active and passive voice and make your…

Continue reading »

How to greet in Hindi?

This short article might help you understand the different forms of greeting. Go through these words…

Continue reading »

Read more articles »