How to Pronounce "take action against"
expression
ˈteɪk/ /ˈækʃən/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
TAYK AK-shən uh-GAYNST, uh-GENST
tˈeɪk/ /ˈækʃən/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
TAYK AK-shən uh-GENST
Definition
To do something in order to try to stop, change, or punish someone or something that is doing wrong or causing problems.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /ˈækʃən/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
British English
tˈeɪk/ /ˈækʃən/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYK AK-shən uh-GAYNST, uh-GENST
UK
TAYK AK-shən uh-GENST
Listen in Context
The city decided to take action against pollution in the river.
The teacher will take action against students who cheat.
We need to take action against unfair rules.
If the company keeps ignoring complaints, the workers might take action against them.