How to Pronounce "act on"
expression
ˈækt/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
AKT-awn or AKT-ahn
ˈækt/ /ˈɒn
AKT-on
Definition
To do something as a result of information, advice, feelings, or a situation; to take action based on something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈækt/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
ˈækt/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AKT-awn or AKT-ahn
UK
AKT-on
Listen in Context
You should act on your teacher's advice.
The police will act on any new information.
They decided to act on my suggestion.
She didn't act on her feelings, even though she wanted to.