action
beginnerA2/ˈækʃən/ · ac-tion
The fact or process of doing something, typically to achieve an aim.
Meanings
The fact or process of doing something, typically to achieve an aim.
کسی چیز کی حقیقت یا عمل، عام طور پر کسی مقصد کو حاصل کرنے کے لئے۔
عمل
amal
Common Collocations
- take action
- action plan
- legal action
Example Sentences
His action was necessary to prevent the disaster.
اس کا عمل حادثے کو روکنے کے لئے ضروری تھا۔
Us ka amal haadse ko rokne ke liye zaroori tha.
They are taking action to improve the situation.
وہ صورت حال کو بہتر بنانے کے لئے کارروائی کر رہے ہیں۔
Woh soorat hal ko behtar banane ke liye karwai kar rahe hain.
The company has a strategy for taking action against competition.
کمپنی کے پاس مقابلے کے خلاف اقدام کرنے کی حکمت عملی ہے۔
Company ke paas muqable ke khilaf iqdam karne ki hikmat-e-amli hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'action' as 'acting' in a play, where characters perform.
Imagine a scene of someone taking decisive steps in a busy environment.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
عمل سے زندگی ہوتی ہے روشن، عمل سے خالی ہے جہان کا ہر کونا۔
Amal se zindagi hoti hai roshan, amal se khaali hai jahan ka har kona.
Life shines through action; every corner of the world is empty without action.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
عمل کا پھل میٹھا ہوتا ہے۔
Amal ka phal meetha hota hai.
The fruit of action is sweet.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "actio" — doing, action
First known use: 14th century
The word 'action' has evolved from the Latin 'actio', which relates to the act of doing something. The concept of action has been significant in both philosophical and practical contexts throughout history.