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act
/ækt/
Definition
1
To perform actions or behaviors, often in a specified manner; to behave.
2
To perform a role in a play, movie, or other dramatic production.
3
A specific deed, action, or accomplishment.
4
A formal written law or statute passed by a legislative body.
5
One of the major divisions of a play, opera, or other dramatic work.
Examples
He tried to act tough during the job interview, but tripped over his own shoelace on the way out.
Her one-woman act as a motivational speaker consisted mostly of yelling 'Adulting is hard!' at a mirror.
The magician's final act involved sawing his assistant in half, only for her to emerge holding a pizza.
Passing that new law was Congress's act of bravery – or at least that's what they told the lobbyists.