Act on Meaning in English
expression
ˈækt/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
AKT-awn or AKT-ahn
ˈækt/ /ˈɒn
AKT-on
Definition
To do something as a result of information, advice, feelings, or a situation; to take action based on something.
Usage & Nuances
Semi-formal and commonly used in business, legal, and formal contexts. Often appears as 'act on advice,' 'act on information,' or 'act on impulse.' Different from 'act in' (e.g., act in a play).
Spanish: actuar sobre - tomar medidas basadas enPortuguese (BR): agir sobre - tomar atitude baseada emPortuguese (PT): agir sobre - tomar medidas com base emChinese (Simplified): 根据...采取行动 - 依据...行动Chinese (Traditional): 根據...採取行動 - 依據...行動Hindi: के अनुसार कार्रवाई करनाArabic: يَتَصَرَّف بناءً علىBengali: কার্যকর করা - অনুযায়ী কাজ করাRussian: действовать на основании - принимать меры на основеJapanese: 基づいて行動する - ～に従って行動するVietnamese: hành động dựa trên - làm theoKorean: ~에 따라 행동하다 - ~을 근거로 행동하다Turkish: bir şeye göre hareket etmek - uygulamaya koymakUrdu: پر عمل کرنا - کے مطابق کارروائی کرناIndonesian: hành động dựa trên - làm theo
Example Sentences
You should act on your teacher's advice.
basic
The police will act on any new information.
basic
They decided to act on my suggestion.
basic
She didn't act on her feelings, even though she wanted to.
natural
After hearing the news, he quickly acted on it.
natural
We have to act on this opportunity before it's gone.
natural