How to Pronounce "course of action"
expression
KORS-uhv-AK-shun
KAWS-ov-AK-shun
Definition
A course of action is the specific plan or steps someone decides to take in order to achieve a goal or solve a problem.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɔɹs/ /ˈəv/ /ˈækʃən
British English
kˈɔːs/ /ˈɒv/ /ˈækʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KORS-uhv-AK-shun
UK
KAWS-ov-AK-shun
Listen in Context
We need to choose the best course of action.
What is our course of action if it rains tomorrow?
The manager explained the new course of action to the team.
After some debate, we finally agreed on a course of action.