into action

idiom

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

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Everyone instantly sprung into action. Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025 The initiative reflects their goal to expand disability representation beyond words and into action. Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025 But a few setbacks eventually have Kiki doubting her magical ability, until a time of crisis forces her into action and reveals her true strengths. Gwen Ihnat, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Oct. 2025 In addition, when the dough has time to chill, enzymes spring into action and develop more flavor. Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 17 Oct. 2025 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 23 Oct. 2025.

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