action — EN↔HI

action

/ˈækʃn ‍ˈऐक्‌श्‌न्‌/ noun

1 [U] doing things, often for a particular purpose सक्रियता, गतिविधि, क्रिया, कार्रवाही, प्रायः किसी विशेष उद्देश्‍य से

If we don’t take action quickly it’ll be too late!

✪ विलोम inaction

2 something that you do किया गया कार्य

They should be judged by their actions, not by what they say.

3 [sing.] the most important events in a story or play कहानी या नाटक की प्रमुखतम घटनाएँ

The action takes place in Jaipur.

4 [U] exciting things that happen सक्रियता; उत्तेजक गतिविधियाँ

There’s not much action in this boring town.

an action-packed film

5 [U] fighting in a war युद्घ में लड़ाई; मुठभेड़

Their son was killed in action.

6 [sing.] the effect that one substance has on another एक पदार्थों का दूसरे पर पड़ने वाला प्रभाव

They’re studying the action of alcohol on the brain.

7 [C, U] the process of settling an argument in a court of law न्‍यायालय में कार्रवाही, मुक़दमा

He is going to take legal action against the hospital.

IDM

in action in operation; while working or doing something सक्रियता की स्थिति में

We shall have a chance to see their new team in action next week.

into action into operation सक्रिय स्थिति में; अमल में लाना, लागू करना

We’ll put the plan into action immediately.

out of action not able to do the usual things; not working सामान्‍य काम करने में असमर्थ (यंत्र आदि) ख़राब या बेकार

The coffee machine’s out of action again.