How to Pronounce "go into action"
expression
ˈɡoʊ/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə/ /ˈækʃən
GOH IN-too AK-shun
ɡˈəʊ/ /ˈɪntʊ/ /ˈækʃən
goh IN-tu AK-shun
Definition
To start doing something actively, especially after waiting or preparing. It means to begin taking practical steps rather than just thinking or planning.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡoʊ/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə/ /ˈækʃən
British English
ɡˈəʊ/ /ˈɪntʊ/ /ˈækʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GOH IN-too AK-shun
UK
goh IN-tu AK-shun
Listen in Context
When the fire alarm rang, everyone went into action immediately.
The rescue team goes into action during natural disasters.
We need to go into action to finish this project on time.
As soon as James heard the good news, he went into action to plan the celebration.