Значение action в русском языке

• 0 something that you do -- действие

  • She has to accept the consequences of her actions.

  • We must take action (= do something) before the problem gets worse.

  • So what do you think is the best course of action (= way of dealing with the situation)?

  • It was the first time I'd seen firemen in action (= doing a particular activity).

• 1 things that are happening, especially exciting or important things -- захватывающее действие

  • He likes films with a lot of action.

• 2 damaged or hurt and not able to operate or play sports -- вышедший из строя/игры

  • I'm afraid my car's out of action.

  • They've got three players out of action.

• 3 a legal process in a court -- иск, судебное дело

  • They are planning to take legal action against the company.

• 4 fighting in a war -- боевые действия

  • He was killed in action (= while fighting).

• 5 a movement or natural process -- воздействие

  • The rocks are smoothed by the action of water.