Act as Meaning in English
expression
ˈækt/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz
AKT-az, AKT-ez
ˈækt/ /ˈæs
AKT-az
Definition
To do the job of something or someone; to function in a particular role, often temporarily or in addition to other roles.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both formal and informal contexts. Often used in work or technical situations (e.g., 'act as a manager'). Not about pretending, but about fulfilling a role or function. Can be used for people or objects.
Spanish: servir como - funcionar como - hacer dePortuguese (BR): servir como - funcionar como - agir comoPortuguese (PT): servir como - funcionar como - agir comoChinese (Simplified): 充当 - 起到...作用Chinese (Traditional): 充當 - 起到...作用Hindi: के रूप में काम करना - के तौर पर काम करनाArabic: يعمل كـ - يقوم بدورBengali: ...এর ভূমিকায় পালন করা - ...হিসেবে কাজ করাRussian: выступать в роли - выполнять функциюJapanese: ～として働く - ～の役割を果たすVietnamese: đóng vai trò như - làm nhiệm vụ củaKorean: ~로서 역할하다 - ~로서 기능하다Turkish: ... olarak görev yapmak - ... işlevi görmekUrdu: ...کا کردار ادا کرنا - ...کے طور پر کام کرناIndonesian: berperan sebagai - berfungsi sebagai
Example Sentences
She had to act as the team leader until the manager returned.
basic
Milk can act as a substitute for cream in this recipe.
basic
The box will act as a table for now.
basic
During the meeting, he had to act as both translator and negotiator.
natural
Sometimes, humor can act as a way to break the ice.
natural
My phone often acts as a flashlight when I can’t find the real one.
natural