Act upon
verb
To take action influenced by something or someone or to do something because of what has been suggested or occurred.
The police acted upon the information they received from the general public.
Often appears as...
- act upon advice
- act upon information
verb
To influence or to have an effect on something or someone.
Toxic gases when inhaled can act upon a human's nervous system.
Often appears as...
- act upon a system
- act upon a cell
Usage tips
Formal
Scientific
verb
To take necessary action against someone because of their misbehavior or a rule violation.
The school decided to act upon the bullying incident by suspending the offender.
Often appears as...
- act upon a complaint
- act upon an incident
Usage tips
Academic
verb
To take action influenced by something or someone or to do something because of what has been suggested or occurred.
The police acted upon the information they received from the general public.
Often appears as...
- act upon advice
- act upon information
verb
To influence or to have an effect on something or someone.
Toxic gases when inhaled can act upon a human's nervous system.
Often appears as...
- act upon a system
- act upon a cell
Usage tips
Formal
Scientific
verb
To take necessary action against someone because of their misbehavior or a rule violation.
The school decided to act upon the bullying incident by suspending the offender.
Often appears as...
- act upon a complaint
- act upon an incident
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Responsive Action
Refers to taking steps after considering something, often as a reaction.
He acted upon the advice of his mentor and pursued further studies.
Pro Tip 2/3Prompt Decision
Implies quick or immediate action following a suggestion or event.
Upon hearing the weather report, they acted upon it and canceled the flight.
Pro Tip 3/3Influenced Behavior
Describes actions taken as a result of external influences or recommendations.
They acted upon consumer feedback and improved the product.
Pro Tip 1/3Responsive Action
Refers to taking steps after considering something, often as a reaction.
He acted upon the advice of his mentor and pursued further studies.
Pro Tip 2/3Prompt Decision
Implies quick or immediate action following a suggestion or event.
Upon hearing the weather report, they acted upon it and canceled the flight.
Pro Tip 3/3Influenced Behavior
Describes actions taken as a result of external influences or recommendations.
They acted upon consumer feedback and improved the product.
Pro Tip 1/3Responsive Action
Refers to taking steps after considering something, often as a reaction.
He acted upon the advice of his mentor and pursued further studies.
Pro Tip 2/3Prompt Decision
Implies quick or immediate action following a suggestion or event.
Upon hearing the weather report, they acted upon it and canceled the flight.
Pro Tip 3/3Influenced Behavior
Describes actions taken as a result of external influences or recommendations.
They acted upon consumer feedback and improved the product.
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