into action

idiom

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

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The trackpad is virtually divided into action zones, allowing users to assign shortcuts to each one and also map one-, two-, or three-finger-deep clicks to specific tasks. Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2025 The idea is to begin creating a large, ready-to-work crew base in the state that can spring into action as film and TV productions ramp up. Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 31 Oct. 2025 More of the island’s biggest stars sprang into action to assist aid efforts. Kyle Denis, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2025 Incredibly, not even a global pandemic can motivate people into action. Jill Schlesinger, Mercury News, 27 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 6 Nov. 2025.

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