take action
idiom
: to do something : to act in order to get a particular result
The committee is ready to take action.
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The club still believe in his coaching future and desperately want to avoid having to take action, but the situation almost demands intervention.
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Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
Forecasters urged people to take action now to reduce the risk of any kind of ignition or a spread of fire, and to prepare for strong, damaging winds.
—Rong-Gong Lin Ii, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2025
This helps authorities track and take action against robocalls.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 19 Jan. 2025
This is a time to take action and pursue your heart’s desires — be bold and unapologetic in your approach.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 19 Jan. 2025
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Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
Forecasters urged people to take action now to reduce the risk of any kind of ignition or a spread of fire, and to prepare for strong, damaging winds.
—Rong-Gong Lin Ii, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2025
This helps authorities track and take action against robocalls.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 19 Jan. 2025
This is a time to take action and pursue your heart’s desires — be bold and unapologetic in your approach.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 19 Jan. 2025
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“Take action.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20action. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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