Take action meaning in English

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Definition

to take action: to act, to do something, to take a measure idiom
We're waiting for their next move before we take action. We'll act as soon as we know what their plan is.
to take legal action: to prosecute, to start legal proceedings idiom

Examples

  • "Until we find out for sure what they're up to, we won't take any action."
  • "Let's try to remain calm. I'm sure we can resolve this situation without taking any legal action."
  • "We must take action, and quickly."
Exercise 1
"I hope you will give serious thought to these proposals."

"To give thought (to something)" is to it.
"I hope you will give serious thought to these proposals."

"To give thought (to something)" is to consider it.
consider: This is the correct answer. "To give (serious) thought to (a matter)" is to consider it strongly. Example: I have given a lot of thought to your marriage proposal, and my answer is "no". In the email, Ursula wants Bruno to think (strongly) about her ideas concerning the environmental strategy.
believe in: This is incorrect. "To believe (in an idea)" is to have faith in it, or have a strong conviction that it is good. Example: I really believe in having fruit for breakfast, it is a great start to the day!
take action on: This is incorrect. "To take action (on a problem)" is "to act" on it, or "to take measures" on it. Example: Before you have serious financial problems, you must take action on reducing your debt.
give an opinion on: This is incorrect. "To give thought to" and "to give an opinion on" do not share the same meaning.

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