Act on

phrasal verb

To do something because you have been advised or told to do it.

Doctors are expected to act on the information from the health tests.
Visual representation of "act on" - To do something because you have been advised or told to do it.

Often appears as...

  • act on advice
  • act on information
phrasal verb

To have an effect on something or someone.

Different types of bacteria may act on the milk to produce yogurt.
Visual representation of "act on" - To have an effect on something or someone.

Often appears as...

  • act on substance
  • act on system
phrasal verb

To take action as a result of something happening or being said.

We acted on the new market trends to ensure our company's growth.
Visual representation of "act on" - To take action as a result of something happening or being said.

Often appears as...

  • act on feedback
  • act on trends
phrasal verb

To do something because you have been advised or told to do it.

Doctors are expected to act on the information from the health tests.
Visual representation of "act on" - To do something because you have been advised or told to do it.

Often appears as...

  • act on advice
  • act on information
phrasal verb

To have an effect on something or someone.

Different types of bacteria may act on the milk to produce yogurt.
Visual representation of "act on" - To have an effect on something or someone.

Often appears as...

  • act on substance
  • act on system
phrasal verb

To take action as a result of something happening or being said.

We acted on the new market trends to ensure our company's growth.
Visual representation of "act on" - To take action as a result of something happening or being said.

Often appears as...

  • act on feedback
  • act on trends
Definition 1 of 3
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Prompt Action

'Act on' implies immediate or swift action based on the received information.

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He acted on the evacuation alert instantly.
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Based on Instructions

Use 'act on' when someone does something as a direct result of instructions given.

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She acted on her coach's strategy during the game.
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Trust Implied

Using 'act on' suggests trust in the source of advice or information.

Illustration for Trust Implied
The investor acted on the analyst's report.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Prompt Action

'Act on' implies immediate or swift action based on the received information.

Illustration for Prompt Action
He acted on the evacuation alert instantly.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Based on Instructions

Use 'act on' when someone does something as a direct result of instructions given.

Illustration for Based on Instructions
She acted on her coach's strategy during the game.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Trust Implied

Using 'act on' suggests trust in the source of advice or information.

Illustration for Trust Implied
The investor acted on the analyst's report.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Prompt Action

'Act on' implies immediate or swift action based on the received information.

Illustration for Prompt Action
He acted on the evacuation alert instantly.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Based on Instructions

Use 'act on' when someone does something as a direct result of instructions given.

Illustration for Based on Instructions
She acted on her coach's strategy during the game.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Trust Implied

Using 'act on' suggests trust in the source of advice or information.

Illustration for Trust Implied
The investor acted on the analyst's report.
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