Definition (noun) a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body
Definition (noun) something that people do or cause to happen
Definition (noun) a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet
Definition (noun) a short theatrical performance that is part of a longer program
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he did his act three times every evening
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she had a catchy little routine
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it was one of the best numbers he ever did
Definition (noun) a manifestation of insincerity
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he put on quite an act for her benefit
Definition (verb) perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
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think before you act
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We must move quickly
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The governor should act on the new energy bill
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The nanny acted quickly by grabbing the toddler and covering him with a wet towel
Definition (verb) behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
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You should act like an adult
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Don't behave like a fool
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What makes her do this way?
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The dog acts ferocious, but he is really afraid of people
Definition (verb) play a role or part
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Gielgud played Hamlet
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She wants to act Lady Macbeth, but she is too young for the role
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She played the servant to her husband's master
Definition (verb) discharge one's duties
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She acts as the chair
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In what capacity are you acting?
Definition (verb) pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
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He acted the idiot
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She plays deaf when the news are bad
Definition (verb) be suitable for theatrical performance
Definition (verb) have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
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The voting process doesn't work as well as people thought
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How does your idea work in practice?
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This method doesn't work
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The breaks of my new car act quickly
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The medicine works only if you take it with a lot of water
Definition (verb) be engaged in an activity, often for no particular purpose other than pleasure
Definition (verb) behave unnaturally or affectedly
Definition (verb) perform on a stage or theater
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She acts in this play
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He acted in `Julius Caesar'
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I played in `A Christmas Carol'