(in a play, film, or television) To perform a fictitious role
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Something done
“The event becomes meaningful only by the act of being remembered.”
A rule of conduct or action laid down by a governing authority
“If the government wishes to repeal or change an act of parliament, it must win the necessary votes.”
A display of behavior, usually meant to deceive
“He may have looked comical, but it was all just an act.”
A set performance
“Lawrence uses his stand-up act as a forum to provide us with anecdotes from his life.”
A primary division of a play, ballet, or opera
“The show employs comedy in its first act to endear us to its characters while setting up the plot.”
A prescribed order for performing a ceremony
An occurrence, or something that happens
(bad, or equivalent, turn) An act that hinders or harms someone
A gesture or action used to convey information or an instruction
A fact or piece of evidence about the past, especially an account kept in writing
An actor's part in a play, film, etc.
A deal between two parties, especially in business
The action or skill of imitating someone or something, especially in order to entertain or ridicule
A speech or talk, typically in which a new product, idea, or piece of work is shown and explained
A trick played on someone for fun
To take action or do something
“You have to act now if you want to take advantage of our generous offer.”
To behave in a specified way
“Please act professionally during your interview if you want to get the job.”
(in a play, film, or television) To perform a fictitious role
“Leonardo would typically be called on to act the part of the protagonist in one of Martin's films.”
To fulfill the function or serve the purpose of
“It is part of your role to act as a spokesperson for our company.”
To behave so as to appear to be
“He tried to act confident, but his insecurities would soon become apparent.”
To outwardly look or be perceived as
“She seemed to act weird that day and I was wondering if she had just won the lottery.”
(act for) To represent on behalf of
“The agent would be present to act for a prospective buyer.”
To function in an expected or specified manner
To apply or be current in a particular area or at a particular time
To perform a show or in a show
To make a performance of
(of two or more things) To combine with to have an effect on
To make jokes, especially for purposes of teasing someone
To serve, or be used in, a secondary purpose
To commit or carry out
To engage, emerge, or stand out in a notable or prominent manner
To act as an official in charge of something, especially a sporting event
To carry out a role or penalty
To become involved in a matter
To overpower by weight
(respond to) To speak or write in reaction to a question, or to another reaction
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