take action
idiom
: to do something : to act in order to get a particular result
The committee is ready to take action.
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Forecasters say people in the storm area, especially those living in areas prone to flooding, should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
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David Ferrara, The Enquirer, 21 July 2025
Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2025
Lamar said that, if the USTR doesn’t take action on domestic marketplaces, other countries likely will beat the U.S. to the punch, imposing restrictions on certain companies.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 18 July 2025
The tragic events in Minnesota last month stand as a solemn reminder for all Americans to reflect and take action.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 July 2025
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David Ferrara, The Enquirer, 21 July 2025
Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2025
Lamar said that, if the USTR doesn’t take action on domestic marketplaces, other countries likely will beat the U.S. to the punch, imposing restrictions on certain companies.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 18 July 2025
The tragic events in Minnesota last month stand as a solemn reminder for all Americans to reflect and take action.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 July 2025
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“Take action.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20action. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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