HyperDic: act_on

English > 2 senses of the expression act on:
VERBsocialact on, pursue, follow up oncarry further or advance
socialact onregulate one's behavior in accordance with certain information, ideas, or advice
English > act on: 2 senses > verb 1, social
Meaningcarry further or advance.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Example"Can you act on this matter soon?"
Synonymspursue, follow up on
Narrowerrun down, check outtrace
Broaderreact, opposeact against or in opposition to
See alsoactperform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
English > act on: 2 senses > verb 2, social
Meaningregulate one's behavior in accordance with certain information, ideas, or advice.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Broaderact, movePerform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

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