into action

idiom

: to an active state
They had already put the plan into action.

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Lawyers snapped into action, filing a suit on behalf of the DeSetas against buyers Justin and Teresa Tsang seeking to cash the $785,000 payment now in escrow. Will Ellis, Curbed, 6 Jan. 2026 The next step is translating that guidance into action at scale. Scott Lomurray, Time, 6 Jan. 2026 The Lindholm injury most likely means that Henri Jokiharju, who has been out since being injured in the Black Friday loss to the Rangers, will jump back into action. Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 5 Jan. 2026 Tales like Bartley’s and Foley’s have become the norm in postseason FBS football outside the confines of the College Football Playoff — young and inexperienced players thrust into action due to waves of players hitting the transfer portal. Ryan Pritt, Charlotte Observer, 3 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for into action

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“Into action.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/into%20action. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.

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