In action

adverb

While doing a specific activity or task.

I saw the best football player in action yesterday
Visual representation of "in action" - While doing a specific activity or task

Often appears as...

  • see in action
  • observe in action
adverb

In the process of being used or applied.

The company's new strategy is now in action.
Visual representation of "in action" - In the process of being used or applied

Often appears as...

  • put in action
  • set in action
adverb

Participating in a military operation or combat.

He was killed in action during the war.
Visual representation of "in action" - Participating in a military operation or combat

Often appears as...

  • killed in action
  • died in action
adverb

Working; in operation.

The machinery is in action.
Visual representation of "in action" - Working; in operation

Often appears as...

  • machinery in action
  • equipment in action

Usage tips

Technical

adverb

While doing a specific activity or task.

I saw the best football player in action yesterday
Visual representation of "in action" - While doing a specific activity or task

Often appears as...

  • see in action
  • observe in action
adverb

In the process of being used or applied.

The company's new strategy is now in action.
Visual representation of "in action" - In the process of being used or applied

Often appears as...

  • put in action
  • set in action
adverb

Participating in a military operation or combat.

He was killed in action during the war.
Visual representation of "in action" - Participating in a military operation or combat

Often appears as...

  • killed in action
  • died in action
adverb

Working; in operation.

The machinery is in action.
Visual representation of "in action" - Working; in operation

Often appears as...

  • machinery in action
  • equipment in action

Usage tips

Technical

Definition 1 of 4
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Activity Witness

Use 'in action' to share experiences of seeing someone perform or do something impressive.

Illustration for Activity Witness
The firemen in action were incredibly brave.
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Live Performance

'In action' can express excitement about witnessing an event as it happens, not on screen.

Illustration for Live Performance
You have to see this band in action; they're amazing live!
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Activity Witness

Use 'in action' to share experiences of seeing someone perform or do something impressive.

Illustration for Activity Witness
The firemen in action were incredibly brave.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Live Performance

'In action' can express excitement about witnessing an event as it happens, not on screen.

Illustration for Live Performance
You have to see this band in action; they're amazing live!
LampPro Tip 1/2

Activity Witness

Use 'in action' to share experiences of seeing someone perform or do something impressive.

Illustration for Activity Witness
The firemen in action were incredibly brave.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Live Performance

'In action' can express excitement about witnessing an event as it happens, not on screen.

Illustration for Live Performance
You have to see this band in action; they're amazing live!
Visual representation of the word "In action"

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