into action

idiom

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

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An already-thin group lost Arnold and Ya-Sin, which forced Flowers into action. Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025 Since Tyler’s death, his mother has channeled her grief into action, advocating for Tyler’s Law, which would require hospitals to include fentanyl in emergency department drug screens. Jillian Frankel, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025 Her new political thriller depicts a group of US government officials springing into action after a single missile is launched at the US. Rachel Choy, Refinery29, 30 Sep. 2025 When Jonathan’s living circumstances are threatened by a new building owner, the townspeople spring into action after his best friend Julie starts a fundraiser to save his home. Peter White, Deadline, 29 Sep. 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 14 Oct. 2025.

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