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- Definition
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- act :perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
- think before you act|We must move quickly|The governor should act on the new energy bill|The nanny acted quickly by grabbing the toddler and covering him with a wet towel
- act :behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
- You should act like an adult|Don't behave like a fool|What makes her do this way?|The dog acts ferocious, but he is really afraid of people
- act :play a role or part
- Gielgud played Hamlet|She wants to act Lady Macbeth, but she is too young for the role|She played the servant to her husband's master
- act :a short performance that is part of a longer program
- he did his act three times every evening|she had a catchy little routine|it was one of the best numbers he ever did
- act :discharge one's duties
- She acts as the chair|In what capacity are you acting?
- act :a manifestation of insincerity
- he put on quite an act for her benefit
- act :pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
- He acted the idiot|She plays deaf when the news are bad
- act :be suitable for theatrical performance