Take action on Meaning in English
expression
ˈteɪk/ /ˈækʃən/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
TAYK AK-shun AHN or AWN
tˈeɪk/ /ˈækʃən/ /ˈɒn
TAYK AK-shun ON
Definition
To do something to solve or deal with a particular issue, problem, or situation.
Usage & Nuances
Slightly formal; often used in business, legal, or official contexts. Common collocations: 'take action on an issue/problem/complaint.' Not the same as 'act,' which is broader.
Spanish: actuar sobre - tomar medidas respecto aPortuguese (BR): tomar uma atitude em relação a - agir sobrePortuguese (PT): tomar uma atitude relativamente a - agir sobreChinese (Simplified): 对...采取行动Chinese (Traditional): 對...採取行動Hindi: पर कार्रवाई करनाArabic: اتخاذ إجراء بشأنBengali: কর্মসূচি নেওয়া - ব্যবস্থা নেওয়াRussian: принять меры по - предпринять действия поJapanese: 対策を講じる - 行動を起こすVietnamese: thực hiện biện pháp đối với - hành động vềKorean: 조치를 취하다 - 대책을 마련하다Turkish: bir konuda harekete geçmek - önlem almakUrdu: کارروائی کرناIndonesian: mengambil tindakan terhadap
Example Sentences
We need to take action on climate change.
basic
The company will take action on customer complaints.
basic
It's time to take action on this problem.
basic
If we don't take action on these issues now, they'll only get worse.
natural
The city finally decided to take action on the traffic congestion downtown.
natural
We can't just keep talking—we need to take action on what we discussed.
natural