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- n a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body
- n something that people do or cause to happen
- n a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet
- n a short theatrical performance that is part of a longer program
he did his act three times every evening - n a manifestation of insincerity
he put on quite an act for her benefit - v perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
think before you act
The governor should act on the new energy bill
The nanny acted quickly by grabbing the toddler and covering him with a wet towel - v behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
You should act like an adult
The dog acts ferocious, but he is really afraid of people - v play a role or part
She wants to act Lady Macbeth, but she is too young for the role - v discharge one's duties
She acts as the chair
In what capacity are you acting? - v pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
He acted the idiot - v be suitable for theatrical performance
This scene acts well - v have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
How does your idea work in practice?
The breaks of my new car act quickly - v be engaged in an activity, often for no particular purpose other than pleasure
- v behave unnaturally or affectedly
She's just acting - v perform on a stage or theater
She acts in this play
He acted in `Julius Caesar'
- The Glass-Steagall Act, enacted in 1934, aimed to keep banks separate from those other financial sectors.
- Lots of characters in search of a tax cutAct I of Ronald Reagan's economic program came off without a hitch.
- Four months later, the ACT patients had to be rehospitalized 50% less often.