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act
:
act
(
kt)
n.
1.
The
process
of
do
i
ng
or
per
form
ing
something
:
the act of thinking.
2.
Some
thing d
one
or performed;
a
deed:
a charitable act.
3.
A product, such
as
a statute, decree, or enactment, resulting
from
a decision
by
a legislative or judicial body:
an
act of Congress.
4.
A formal written record of proceedings or t
ran
s
actions
.
5.
One of the major divisions of a play or opera.
6.
a.
A performance or entertainment usually forming
part
of a
long
er presentation:
a juggling act; a magic act.
b.
The actor or actors
presenting
such a performance:
joined the act
in
Phoenix.
7.
A man
if
estation of intentional or unintentional insincerity; a pose:
put
on
an act.
v.
act·ed
,
act·ing
,
acts
v.
tr.
1.
To
play the part of; assume the dramatic role of:
She pl
ans
to act Lady Macbeth in summer stock.
2.
To perform (a role) on the stage:
act the part of the villain.
3.
a.
To behave
like
or pose as; imper
son
ate:
Don't act the fool.
b.
To behave in a manner suitable
for
:
Act
your
age.
v.
intr.
1.
To behave or comport oneself:
She acts like a born
leader
.
2.
To perform in a dramatic role or roles.
3.
To
be
suitable for theatrical performance:
This
scene acts
we
ll.
4.
To behave affectedly or unnaturally; pretend.
5.
To appear or
see
m to be:
The dog acted ferocious.
6.
To carry
out
an action:
We acted immediately. The g
over
nor
has
not
yet acted on the bill.
7.
To operate or function in a specific
way
:
His
mind
acts
quick
ly.
8.
To serve or function as a substitute for
another
:
A coin
can
act as a screwdriver.
9.
To produce an effect:
waited five minutes for the anesthetic to act.
Phrasal Verbs:
act out
1.
a.
To perform in or as if in a play; represent dramati
call
y:
act out a story.
b.
To realize in action:
wanted to act out his theory.
2.
To express (unconscious impulses, for example) in an overt manner
with
out conscious
under
standing or regard for
social
appropriateness.
act
up
1.
To misbehave.
2.
To malfunction.
3.
Informal
To be
come
active or
trouble
some
after
a period of quiescence:
My
left knee acts up in damp weather. Her arthritis
is
acting up again.
Idioms:
be in on the act
To be included in an activity.
clean
up (one's) act
Slang
To improve one's behavior or performance.
get
into
the act
To insert oneself into an ongoing activity, project, or situation.
get (one's) act together
Slang
»
Lesson No. 1 Glossary
act
:
act
(
kt)
n.
1.
The process of doing or performing something:
the act of thinking.
2.
Something done or performed; a deed:
a charitable act.
3.
A product, such as a statute, decree, or enactment, resulting from a decision by a legislative or judicial body:
an act of Congress.
4.
A formal written record of proceedings or transactions.
5.
One of the major divisions of a play or opera.
6.
a.
A performance or entertainment usually forming part of a longer presentation:
a juggling act; a magic act.
b.
The actor or actors presenting such a performance:
joined the act in Phoenix.
7.
A manifestation of intentional or unintentional insincerity; a pose:
put on an act.
v.
act·ed
,
act·ing
,
acts
v.
tr.
1.
To play the part of; assume the dramatic role of:
She plans to act Lady Macbeth in summer stock.
2.
To perform (a role) on the stage:
act the part of the villain.
3.
a.
To behave like or pose as; impersonate:
Don't act the fool.
b.
To behave in a manner suitable for:
Act
you
r age.
v.
intr.
1.
To behave or comport oneself:
She acts like a born leader.
2.
To perform in a dramatic role or roles.
3.
To be suitable for theatrical performance:
This scene acts well.
4.
To behave affectedly or unnaturally; pretend.
5.
To appear or seem to be:
The dog acted ferocious.
6.
To carry out an action:
We acted immediately. The governor has not yet acted on the bill.
7.
To operate or function in a specific way:
His mind acts quickly.
8.
To serve or function as a substitute for an
other
:
A coin can act as a screwdriver.
9.
To produce an effect:
waited five minutes for the anesthetic to act.
Phrasal Verbs:
act out
1.
a.
To perform in or as if in a play; represent dramatically:
act out a story.
b.
To realize in action:
wanted to act out his theory.
2.
To express (unconscious impulses, for example) in an overt manner without conscious understanding or regard for social appropriateness.
act up
1.
To misbehave.
2.
To malfunction.
3.
Informal
To become active or troublesome after a period of quiescence:
My left knee acts up in damp weather. Her arthritis is acting up again.
Idioms:
be in on the act
To be included in an activity.
clean up (one's) act
Slang
To improve one's behavior or performance.
get into the act
To insert oneself into an ongoing activity, project, or situation.
get (one's) act together
Slang
»
Lesson No. 1 Glossary
act
:
act
(
kt)
n.
1.
The process of doing or performing something:
the act of thinking.
2.
Something done or performed; a deed:
a charitable act.
3.
A product, such as a statute, decree, or enactment, resulting from a decision by a legislative or judicial body:
an act of Congress.
4.
A formal written record of proceedings or transactions.
5.
One of the major divisions of a play or opera.
6.
a.
A performance or entertainment usually forming part of a longer presentation:
a juggling act; a magic act.
b.
The actor or actors presenting such a performance:
joined the act in Phoenix.
7.
A manifestation of intentional or unintentional insincerity; a pose:
put on an act.
v.
act·ed
,
act·ing
,
acts
v.
tr.
1.
To play the part of; assume the dramatic role of:
She plans to act Lady Macbeth in summer stock.
2.
To perform (a role) on the stage:
act the part of the villain.
3.
a.
To behave like or pose as; impersonate:
Don't act the fool.
b.
To behave in a manner suitable for:
Act
you
r age.
v.
intr.
1.
To behave or comport oneself:
She acts like a born leader.
2.
To perform in a dramatic role or roles.
3.
To be suitable for theatrical performance:
This scene acts well.
4.
To behave affectedly or unnaturally; pretend.
5.
To appear or seem to be:
The dog acted ferocious.
6.
To carry out an action:
We acted immediately. The governor has not yet acted on the bill.
7.
To operate or function in a specific way:
His mind acts quickly.
8.
To serve or function as a substitute for an
other
:
A coin can act as a screwdriver.
9.
To produce an effect:
waited five minutes for the anesthetic to act.
Phrasal Verbs:
act out
1.
a.
To perform in or as if in a play; represent dramatically:
act out a story.
b.
To realize in action:
wanted to act out his theory.
2.
To express (unconscious impulses, for example) in an overt manner without conscious understanding or regard for social appropriateness.
act up
1.
To misbehave.
2.
To malfunction.
3.
Informal
To become active or troublesome after a period of quiescence:
My left knee acts up in damp weather. Her arthritis is acting up again.
Idioms:
be in on the act
To be included in an activity.
clean up (one's) act
Slang
To improve one's behavior or performance.
get into the act
To insert oneself into an ongoing activity, project, or situation.
get (one's) act together
Slang
»
Lesson No. 1 Glossary
act
:
act
(
kt)
n.
1.
The process of doing or performing something:
the act of thinking.
2.
Something done or performed; a deed:
a charitable act.
3.
A product, such as a statute, decree, or enactment, resulting from a decision by a legislative or judicial body:
an act of Congress.
4.
A formal written record of proceedings or transactions.
5.
One of the major divisions of a play or opera.
6.
a.
A performance or entertainment usually forming part of a longer presentation:
a juggling act; a magic act.
b.
The actor or actors presenting such a performance:
joined the act in Phoenix.
7.
A manifestation of intentional or unintentional insincerity; a pose:
put on an act.
v.
act·ed
,
act·ing
,
acts
v.
tr.
1.
To play the part of; assume the dramatic role of:
She plans to act Lady Macbeth in summer stock.
2.
To perform (a role) on the stage:
act the part of the villain.
3.
a.
To behave like or pose as; impersonate:
Don't act the fool.
b.
To behave in a manner suitable for:
Act
you
r age.
v.
intr.
1.
To behave or comport oneself:
She acts like a born leader.
2.
To perform in a dramatic role or roles.
3.
To be suitable for theatrical performance:
This scene acts well.
4.
To behave affectedly or unnaturally; pretend.
5.
To appear or seem to be:
The dog acted ferocious.
6.
To carry out an action:
We acted immediately. The governor has not yet acted on the bill.
7.
To operate or function in a specific way:
His mind acts quickly.
8.
To serve or function as a substitute for an
other
:
A coin can act as a screwdriver.
9.
To produce an effect:
waited five minutes for the anesthetic to act.
Phrasal Verbs:
act out
1.
a.
To perform in or as if in a play; represent dramatically:
act out a story.
b.
To realize in action:
wanted to act out his theory.
2.
To express (unconscious impulses, for example) in an overt manner without conscious understanding or regard for social appropriateness.
act up
1.
To misbehave.
2.
To malfunction.
3.
Informal
To become active or troublesome after a period of quiescence:
My left knee acts up in damp weather. Her arthritis is acting up again.
Idioms:
be in on the act
To be included in an activity.
clean up (one's) act
Slang
To improve one's behavior or performance.
get into the act
To insert oneself into an ongoing activity, project, or situation.
get (one's) act together
Slang
»
Lesson No. 1 Glossary
act
:
act
(
kt)
n.
1.
The process of doing or performing something:
the act of thinking.
2.
Something done or performed; a deed:
a charitable act.
3.
A product, such as a statute, decree, or enactment, resulting from a decision by a legislative or judicial body:
an act of Congress.
4.
A formal written record of proceedings or transactions.
5.
One of the major divisions of a play or opera.
6.
a.
A performance or entertainment usually forming part of a longer presentation:
a juggling act; a magic act.
b.
The actor or actors presenting such a performance:
joined the act in Phoenix.
7.
A manifestation of intentional or unintentional insincerity; a pose:
put on an act.
v.
act·ed
,
act·ing
,
acts
v.
tr.
1.
To play the part of; assume the dramatic role of:
She plans to act Lady Macbeth in summer stock.
2.
To perform (a role) on the stage:
act the part of the villain.
3.
a.
To behave like or pose as; impersonate:
Don't act the fool.
b.
To behave in a manner suitable for:
Act
you
r age.
v.
intr.
1.
To behave or comport oneself:
She acts like a born leader.
2.
To perform in a dramatic role or roles.
3.
To be suitable for theatrical performance:
This scene acts well.
4.
To behave affectedly or unnaturally; pretend.
5.
To appear or seem to be:
The dog acted ferocious.
6.
To carry out an action:
We acted immediately. The governor has not yet acted on the bill.
7.
To operate or function in a specific way:
His mind acts quickly.
8.
To serve or function as a substitute for an
other
:
A coin can act as a screwdriver.
9.
To produce an effect:
waited five minutes for the anesthetic to act.
Phrasal Verbs:
act out
1.
a.
To perform in or as if in a play; represent dramatically:
act out a story.
b.
To realize in action:
wanted to act out his theory.
2.
To express (unconscious impulses, for example) in an overt manner without conscious understanding or regard for social appropriateness.
act up
1.
To misbehave.
2.
To malfunction.
3.
Informal
To become active or troublesome after a period of quiescence:
My left knee acts up in damp weather. Her arthritis is acting up again.
Idioms:
be in on the act
To be included in an activity.
clean up (one's) act
Slang
To improve one's behavior or performance.
get into the act
To insert oneself into an ongoing activity, project, or situation.
get (one's) act together
Slang
»
Lesson No. 1 Glossary
act
:
act
(
kt)
n.
1.
The process of doing or performing something:
the act of thinking.
2.
Something done or performed; a deed:
a charitable act.
3.
A product, such as a statute, decree, or enactment, resulting from a decision by a legislative or judicial body:
an act of Congress.
4.
A formal written record of proceedings or transactions.
5.
One of the major divisions of a play or opera.
6.
a.
A performance or entertainment usually forming part of a longer presentation:
a juggling act; a magic act.
b.
The actor or actors presenting such a performance:
joined the act in Phoenix.
7.
A manifestation of intentional or unintentional insincerity; a pose:
put on an act.
v.
act·ed
,
act·ing
,
acts
v.
tr.
1.
To play the part of; assume the dramatic role of:
She plans to act Lady Macbeth in summer stock.
2.
To perform (a role) on the stage:
act the part of the villain.
3.
a.
To behave like or pose as; impersonate:
Don't act the fool.
b.
To behave in a manner suitable for:
Act
you
r age.
v.
intr.
1.
To behave or comport oneself:
She acts like a born leader.
2.
To perform in a dramatic role or roles.
3.
To be suitable for theatrical performance:
This scene acts well.
4.
To behave affectedly or unnaturally; pretend.
5.
To appear or seem to be:
The dog acted ferocious.
6.
To carry out an action:
We acted immediately. The governor has not yet acted on the bill.
7.
To operate or function in a specific way:
His mind acts quickly.
8.
To serve or function as a substitute for an
other
:
A coin can act as a screwdriver.
9.
To produce an effect:
waited five minutes for the anesthetic to act.
Phrasal Verbs:
act out
1.
a.
To perform in or as if in a play; represent dramatically:
act out a story.
b.
To realize in action:
wanted to act out his theory.
2.
To express (unconscious impulses, for example) in an overt manner without conscious understanding or regard for social appropriateness.
act up
1.
To misbehave.
2.
To malfunction.
3.
Informal
To become active or troublesome after a period of quiescence:
My left knee acts up in damp weather. Her arthritis is acting up again.
Idioms:
be in on the act
To be included in an activity.
clean up (one's) act
Slang
To improve one's behavior or performance.
get into the act
To insert oneself into an ongoing activity, project, or situation.
get (one's) act together
Slang
»
Lesson No. 1 Glossary
act
:
act
(
kt)
n.
1.
The process of doing or performing something:
the act of thinking.
2.
Something done or performed; a deed:
a charitable act.
3.
A product, such as a statute, decree, or enactment, resulting from a decision by a legislative or judicial body:
an act of Congress.
4.
A formal written record of proceedings or transactions.
5.
One of the major divisions of a play or opera.
6.
a.
A performance or entertainment usually forming part of a longer presentation:
a juggling act; a magic act.
b.
The actor or actors presenting such a performance:
joined the act in Phoenix.
7.
A manifestation of intentional or unintentional insincerity; a pose:
put on an act.
v.
act·ed
,
act·ing
,
acts
v.
tr.
1.
To play the part of; assume the dramatic role of:
She plans to act Lady Macbeth in summer stock.
2.
To perform (a role) on the stage:
act the part of the villain.
3.
a.
To behave like or pose as; impersonate:
Don't act the fool.
b.
To behave in a manner suitable for:
Act
you
r age.
v.
intr.
1.
To behave or comport oneself:
She acts like a born leader.
2.
To perform in a dramatic role or roles.
3.
To be suitable for theatrical performance:
This scene acts well.
4.
To behave affectedly or unnaturally; pretend.
5.
To appear or seem to be:
The dog acted ferocious.
6.
To carry out an action:
We acted immediately. The governor has not yet acted on the bill.
7.
To operate or function in a specific way:
His mind acts quickly.
8.
To serve or function as a substitute for an
other
:
A coin can act as a screwdriver.
9.
To produce an effect:
waited five minutes for the anesthetic to act.
Phrasal Verbs:
act out
1.
a.
To perform in or as if in a play; represent dramatically:
act out a story.
b.
To realize in action:
wanted to act out his theory.
2.
To express (unconscious impulses, for example) in an overt manner without conscious understanding or regard for social appropriateness.
act up
1.
To misbehave.
2.
To malfunction.
3.
Informal
To become active or troublesome after a period of quiescence:
My left knee acts up in damp weather. Her arthritis is acting up again.
Idioms:
be in on the act
To be included in an activity.
clean up (one's) act
Slang
To improve one's behavior or performance.
get into the act
To insert oneself into an ongoing activity, project, or situation.
get (one's) act together
Slang
»
Lesson No. 1 Glossary
act
:
act
(
kt)
n.
1.
The process of doing or performing something:
the act of thinking.
2.
Something done or performed; a deed:
a charitable act.
3.
A product, such as a statute, decree, or enactment, resulting from a decision by a legislative or judicial body:
an act of Congress.
4.
A formal written record of proceedings or transactions.
5.
One of the major divisions of a play or opera.
6.
a.
A performance or entertainment usually forming part of a longer presentation:
a juggling act; a magic act.
b.
The actor or actors presenting such a performance:
joined the act in Phoenix.
7.
A manifestation of intentional or unintentional insincerity; a pose:
put on an act.
v.
act·ed
,
act·ing
,
acts
v.
tr.
1.
To play the part of; assume the dramatic role of:
She plans to act Lady Macbeth in summer stock.
2.
To perform (a role) on the stage:
act the part of the villain.
3.
a.
To behave like or pose as; impersonate:
Don't act the fool.
b.
To behave in a manner suitable for:
Act
you
r age.
v.
intr.
1.
To behave or comport oneself:
She acts like a born leader.
2.
To perform in a dramatic role or roles.
3.
To be suitable for theatrical performance:
This scene acts well.
4.
To behave affectedly or unnaturally; pretend.
5.
To appear or seem to be:
The dog acted ferocious.
6.
To carry out an action:
We acted immediately. The governor has not yet acted on the bill.
7.
To operate or function in a specific way:
His mind acts quickly.
8.
To serve or function as a substitute for an
other
:
A coin can act as a screwdriver.
9.
To produce an effect:
waited five minutes for the anesthetic to act.
Phrasal Verbs:
act out
1.
a.
To perform in or as if in a play; represent dramatically:
act out a story.
b.
To realize in action:
wanted to act out his theory.
2.
To express (unconscious impulses, for example) in an overt manner without conscious understanding or regard for social appropriateness.
act up
1.
To misbehave.
2.
To malfunction.
3.
Informal
To become active or troublesome after a period of quiescence:
My left knee acts up in damp weather. Her arthritis is acting up again.
Idioms:
be in on the act
To be included in an activity.
clean up (one's) act
Slang
To improve one's behavior or performance.
get into the act
To insert oneself into an ongoing activity, project, or situation.
get (one's) act together
Slang
»
Lesson No. 1 Glossary
act
:
act
(
kt)
n.
1.
The process of doing or performing something:
the act of thinking.
2.
Something done or performed; a deed:
a charitable act.
3.
A product, such as a statute, decree, or enactment, resulting from a decision by a legislative or judicial body:
an act of Congress.
4.
A formal written record of proceedings or transactions.
5.
One of the major divisions of a play or opera.
6.
a.
A performance or entertainment usually forming part of a longer presentation:
a juggling act; a magic act.
b.
The actor or actors presenting such a performance:
joined the act in Phoenix.
7.
A manifestation of intentional or unintentional insincerity; a pose:
put on an act.
v.
act·ed
,
act·ing
,
acts
v.
tr.
1.
To play the part of; assume the dramatic role of:
She plans to act Lady Macbeth in summer stock.
2.
To perform (a role) on the stage:
act the part of the villain.
3.
a.
To behave like or pose as; impersonate:
Don't act the fool.
b.
To behave in a manner suitable for:
Act
you
r age.
v.
intr.
1.
To behave or comport oneself:
She acts like a born leader.
2.
To perform in a dramatic role or roles.
3.
To be suitable for theatrical performance:
This scene acts well.
4.
To behave affectedly or unnaturally; pretend.
5.
To appear or seem to be:
The dog acted ferocious.
6.
To carry out an action:
We acted immediately. The governor has not yet acted on the bill.
7.
To operate or function in a specific way:
His mind acts quickly.
8.
To serve or function as a substitute for an
other
:
A coin can act as a screwdriver.
9.
To produce an effect:
waited five minutes for the anesthetic to act.
Phrasal Verbs:
act out
1.
a.
To perform in or as if in a play; represent dramatically:
act out a story.
b.
To realize in action:
wanted to act out his theory.
2.
To express (unconscious impulses, for example) in an overt manner without conscious understanding or regard for social appropriateness.
act up
1.
To misbehave.
2.
To malfunction.
3.
Informal
To become active or troublesome after a period of quiescence:
My left knee acts up in damp weather. Her arthritis is acting up again.
Idioms:
be in on the act
To be included in an activity.
clean up (one's) act
Slang
To improve one's behavior or performance.
get into the act
To insert oneself into an ongoing activity, project, or situation.
get (one's) act together
Slang
»
Lesson No. 1 Glossary
act
:
act
(
kt)
n.
1.
The process of doing or performing something:
the act of thinking.
2.
Something done or performed; a deed:
a charitable act.
3.
A product, such as a statute, decree, or enactment, resulting from a decision by a legislative or judicial body:
an act of Congress.
4.
A formal written record of proceedings or transactions.
5.
One of the major divisions of a play or opera.
6.
a.
A performance or entertainment usually forming part of a longer presentation:
a juggling act; a magic act.
b.
The actor or actors presenting such a performance:
joined the act in Phoenix.
7.
A manifestation of intentional or unintentional insincerity; a pose:
put on an act.
v.
act·ed
,
act·ing
,
acts
v.
tr.
1.
To play the part of; assume the dramatic role of:
She plans to act Lady Macbeth in summer stock.
2.
To perform (a role) on the stage:
act the part of the villain.
3.
a.
To behave like or pose as; impersonate:
Don't act the fool.
b.
To behave in a manner suitable for:
Act
you
r age.
v.
intr.
1.
To behave or comport oneself:
She acts like a born leader.
2.
To perform in a dramatic role or roles.
3.
To be suitable for theatrical performance:
This scene acts well.
4.
To behave affectedly or unnaturally; pretend.
5.
To appear or seem to be:
The dog acted ferocious.
6.
To carry out an action:
We acted immediately. The governor has not yet acted on the bill.
7.
To operate or function in a specific way:
His mind acts quickly.
8.
To serve or function as a substitute for an
other
:
A coin can act as a screwdriver.
9.
To produce an effect:
waited five minutes for the anesthetic to act.
Phrasal Verbs:
act out
1.
a.
To perform in or as if in a play; represent dramatically:
act out a story.
b.
To realize in action:
wanted to act out his theory.
2.
To express (unconscious impulses, for example) in an overt manner without conscious understanding or regard for social appropriateness.
act up
1.
To misbehave.
2.
To malfunction.
3.
Informal
To become active or troublesome after a period of quiescence:
My left knee acts up in damp weather. Her arthritis is acting up again.
Idioms:
be in on the act
To be included in an activity.
clean up (one's) act
Slang
To improve one's behavior or performance.
get into the act
To insert oneself into an ongoing activity, project, or situation.
get (one's) act together
Slang
»
Lesson No. 1 Glossary
act
:
act
(
kt)
n.
1.
The process of doing or performing something:
the act of thinking.
2.
Something done or performed; a deed:
a charitable act.
3.
A product, such as a statute, decree, or enactment, resulting from a decision by a legislative or judicial body:
an act of Congress.
4.
A formal written record of proceedings or transactions.
5.
One of the major divisions of a play or opera.
6.
a.
A performance or entertainment usually forming part of a longer presentation:
a juggling act; a magic act.
b.
The actor or actors presenting such a performance:
joined the act in Phoenix.
7.
A manifestation of intentional or unintentional insincerity; a pose:
put on an act.
v.
act·ed
,
act·ing
,
acts
v.
tr.
1.
To play the part of; assume the dramatic role of:
She plans to act Lady Macbeth in summer stock.
2.
To perform (a role) on the stage:
act the part of the villain.
3.
a.
To behave like or pose as; impersonate:
Don't act the fool.
b.
To behave in a manner suitable for:
Act
you
r age.
v.
intr.
1.
To behave or comport oneself:
She acts like a born leader.
2.
To perform in a dramatic role or roles.
3.
To be suitable for theatrical performance:
This scene acts well.
4.
To behave affectedly or unnaturally; pretend.
5.
To appear or seem to be:
The dog acted ferocious.
6.
To carry out an action:
We acted immediately. The governor has not yet acted on the bill.
7.
To operate or function in a specific way:
His mind acts quickly.
8.
To serve or function as a substitute for an
other
:
A coin can act as a screwdriver.
9.
To produce an effect:
waited five minutes for the anesthetic to act.
Phrasal Verbs:
act out
1.
a.
To perform in or as if in a play; represent dramatically:
act out a story.
b.
To realize in action:
wanted to act out his theory.
2.
To express (unconscious impulses, for example) in an overt manner without conscious understanding or regard for social appropriateness.
act up
1.
To misbehave.
2.
To malfunction.
3.
Informal
To become active or troublesome after a period of quiescence:
My left knee acts up in damp weather. Her arthritis is acting up again.
Idioms:
be in on the act
To be included in an activity.
clean up (one's) act
Slang
To improve one's behavior or performance.
get into the act
To insert oneself into an ongoing activity, project, or situation.
get (one's) act together
Slang
»
Lesson No. 1 Glossary
act
:
act
(
kt)
n.
1.
The process of doing or performing something:
the act of thinking.
2.
Something done or performed; a deed:
a charitable act.
3.
A product, such as a statute, decree, or enactment, resulting from a decision by a legislative or judicial body:
an act of Congress.
4.
A formal written record of proceedings or transactions.
5.
One of the major divisions of a play or opera.
6.
a.
A performance or entertainment usually forming part of a longer presentation:
a juggling act; a magic act.
b.
The actor or actors presenting such a performance:
joined the act in Phoenix.
7.
A manifestation of intentional or unintentional insincerity; a pose:
put on an act.
v.
act·ed
,
act·ing
,
acts
v.
tr.
1.
To play the part of; assume the dramatic role of:
She plans to act Lady Macbeth in summer stock.
2.
To perform (a role) on the stage:
act the part of the villain.
3.
a.
To behave like or pose as; impersonate:
Don't act the fool.
b.
To behave in a manner suitable for:
Act
you
r age.
v.
intr.
1.
To behave or comport oneself:
She acts like a born leader.
2.
To perform in a dramatic role or roles.
3.
To be suitable for theatrical performance:
This scene acts well.
4.
To behave affectedly or unnaturally; pretend.
5.
To appear or seem to be:
The dog acted ferocious.
6.
To carry out an action:
We acted immediately. The governor has not yet acted on the bill.
7.
To operate or function in a specific way:
His mind acts quickly.
8.
To serve or function as a substitute for an
other
:
A coin can act as a screwdriver.
9.
To produce an effect:
waited five minutes for the anesthetic to act.
Phrasal Verbs:
act out
1.
a.
To perform in or as if in a play; represent dramatically:
act out a story.
b.
To realize in action:
wanted to act out his theory.
2.
To express (unconscious impulses, for example) in an overt manner without conscious understanding or regard for social appropriateness.
act up
1.
To misbehave.
2.
To malfunction.
3.
Informal
To become active or troublesome after a period of quiescence:
My left knee acts up in damp weather. Her arthritis is acting up again.
Idioms:
be in on the act
To be included in an activity.
clean up (one's) act
Slang
To improve one's behavior or performance.
get into the act
To insert oneself into an ongoing activity, project, or situation.
get (one's) act together
Slang
»
Lesson No. 1 Glossary
act
:
act
(
kt)
n.
1.
The process of doing or performing something:
the act of thinking.
2.
Something done or performed; a deed:
a charitable act.
3.
A product, such as a statute, decree, or enactment, resulting from a decision by a legislative or judicial body:
an act of Congress.
4.
A formal written record of proceedings or transactions.
5.
One of the major divisions of a play or opera.
6.
a.
A performance or entertainment usually forming part of a longer presentation:
a juggling act; a magic act.
b.
The actor or actors presenting such a performance:
joined the act in Phoenix.
7.
A manifestation of intentional or unintentional insincerity; a pose:
put on an act.
v.
act·ed
,
act·ing
,
acts
v.
tr.
1.
To play the part of; assume the dramatic role of:
She plans to act Lady Macbeth in summer stock.
2.
To perform (a role) on the stage:
act the part of the villain.
3.
a.
To behave like or pose as; impersonate:
Don't act the fool.
b.
To behave in a manner suitable for:
Act
you
r age.
v.
intr.
1.
To behave or comport oneself:
She acts like a born leader.
2.
To perform in a dramatic role or roles.
3.
To be suitable for theatrical performance:
This scene acts well.
4.
To behave affectedly or unnaturally; pretend.
5.
To appear or seem to be:
The dog acted ferocious.
6.
To carry out an action:
We acted immediately. The governor has not yet acted on the bill.
7.
To operate or function in a specific way:
His mind acts quickly.
8.
To serve or function as a substitute for an
other
:
A coin can act as a screwdriver.
9.
To produce an effect:
waited five minutes for the anesthetic to act.
Phrasal Verbs:
act out
1.
a.
To perform in or as if in a play; represent dramatically:
act out a story.
b.
To realize in action:
wanted to act out his theory.
2.
To express (unconscious impulses, for example) in an overt manner without conscious understanding or regard for social appropriateness.
act up
1.
To misbehave.
2.
To malfunction.
3.
Informal
To become active or troublesome after a period of quiescence:
My left knee acts up in damp weather. Her arthritis is acting up again.
Idioms:
be in on the act
To be included in an activity.
clean up (one's) act
Slang
To improve one's behavior or performance.
get into the act
To insert oneself into an ongoing activity, project, or situation.
get (one's) act together
Slang
»
Lesson No. 1 Glossary
act
:
act
(
kt)
n.
1.
The process of doing or performing something:
the act of thinking.
2.
Something done or performed; a deed:
a charitable act.
3.
A product, such as a statute, decree, or enactment, resulting from a decision by a legislative or judicial body:
an act of Congress.
4.
A formal written record of proceedings or transactions.
5.
One of the major divisions of a play or opera.
6.
a.
A performance or entertainment usually forming part of a longer presentation:
a juggling act; a magic act.
b.
The actor or actors presenting such a performance:
joined the act in Phoenix.
7.
A manifestation of intentional or unintentional insincerity; a pose:
put on an act.
v.
act·ed
,
act·ing
,
acts
v.
tr.
1.
To play the part of; assume the dramatic role of:
She plans to act Lady Macbeth in summer stock.
2.
To perform (a role) on the stage:
act the part of the villain.
3.
a.
To behave like or pose as; impersonate:
Don't act the fool.
b.
To behave in a manner suitable for:
Act
you
r age.
v.
intr.
1.
To behave or comport oneself:
She acts like a born leader.
2.
To perform in a dramatic role or roles.
3.
To be suitable for theatrical performance:
This scene acts well.
4.
To behave affectedly or unnaturally; pretend.
5.
To appear or seem to be:
The dog acted ferocious.
6.
To carry out an action:
We acted immediately. The governor has not yet acted on the bill.
7.
To operate or function in a specific way:
His mind acts quickly.
8.
To serve or function as a substitute for an
other
:
A coin can act as a screwdriver.
9.
To produce an effect:
waited five minutes for the anesthetic to act.
Phrasal Verbs:
act out
1.
a.
To perform in or as if in a play; represent dramatically:
act out a story.
b.
To realize in action:
wanted to act out his theory.
2.
To express (unconscious impulses, for example) in an overt manner without conscious understanding or regard for social appropriateness.
act up
1.
To misbehave.
2.
To malfunction.
3.
Informal
To become active or troublesome after a period of quiescence:
My left knee acts up in damp weather. Her arthritis is acting up again.
Idioms:
be in on the act
To be included in an activity.
clean up (one's) act
Slang
To improve one's behavior or performance.
get into the act
To insert oneself into an ongoing activity, project, or situation.
get (one's) act together
Slang
»
Lesson No. 1 Glossary
act
:
act
(
kt)
n.
1.
The process of doing or performing something:
the act of thinking.
2.
Something done or performed; a deed:
a charitable act.
3.
A product, such as a statute, decree, or enactment, resulting from a decision by a legislative or judicial body:
an act of Congress.
4.
A formal written record of proceedings or transactions.
5.
One of the major divisions of a play or opera.
6.
a.
A performance or entertainment usually forming part of a longer presentation:
a juggling act; a magic act.
b.
The actor or actors presenting such a performance:
joined the act in Phoenix.
7.
A manifestation of intentional or unintentional insincerity; a pose:
put on an act.
v.
act·ed
,
act·ing
,
acts
v.
tr.
1.
To play the part of; assume the dramatic role of:
She plans to act Lady Macbeth in summer stock.
2.
To perform (a role) on the stage:
act the part of the villain.
3.
a.
To behave like or pose as; impersonate:
Don't act the fool.
b.
To behave in a manner suitable for:
Act
you
r age.
v.
intr.
1.
To behave or comport oneself:
She acts like a born leader.
2.
To perform in a dramatic role or roles.
3.
To be suitable for theatrical performance:
This scene acts well.
4.
To behave affectedly or unnaturally; pretend.
5.
To appear or seem to be:
The dog acted ferocious.
6.
To carry out an action:
We acted immediately. The governor has not yet acted on the bill.
7.
To operate or function in a specific way:
His mind acts quickly.
8.
To serve or function as a substitute for an
other
:
A coin can act as a screwdriver.
9.
To produce an effect:
waited five minutes for the anesthetic to act.
Phrasal Verbs:
act out
1.
a.
To perform in or as if in a play; represent dramatically:
act out a story.
b.
To realize in action:
wanted to act out his theory.
2.
To express (unconscious impulses, for example) in an overt manner without conscious understanding or regard for social appropriateness.
act up
1.
To misbehave.
2.
To malfunction.
3.
Informal
To become active or troublesome after a period of quiescence:
My left knee acts up in damp weather. Her arthritis is acting up again.
Idioms:
be in on the act
To be included in an activity.
clean up (one's) act
Slang
To improve one's behavior or performance.
get into the act
To insert oneself into an ongoing activity, project, or situation.
get (one's) act together
Slang
»
Lesson No. 1 Glossary
act
:
act
(
kt)
n.
1.
The process of doing or performing something:
the act of thinking.
2.
Something done or performed; a deed:
a charitable act.
3.
A product, such as a statute, decree, or enactment, resulting from a decision by a legislative or judicial body:
an act of Congress.
4.
A formal written record of proceedings or transactions.
5.
One of the major divisions of a play or opera.
6.
a.
A performance or entertainment usually forming part of a longer presentation:
a juggling act; a magic act.
b.
The actor or actors presenting such a performance:
joined the act in Phoenix.
7.
A manifestation of intentional or unintentional insincerity; a pose:
put on an act.
v.
act·ed
,
act·ing
,
acts
v.
tr.
1.
To play the part of; assume the dramatic role of:
She plans to act Lady Macbeth in summer stock.
2.
To perform (a role) on the stage:
act the part of the villain.
3.
a.
To behave like or pose as; impersonate:
Don't act the fool.
b.
To behave in a manner suitable for:
Act
you
r age.
v.
intr.
1.
To behave or comport oneself:
She acts like a born leader.
2.
To perform in a dramatic role or roles.
3.
To be suitable for theatrical performance:
This scene acts well.
4.
To behave affectedly or unnaturally; pretend.
5.
To appear or seem to be:
The dog acted ferocious.
6.
To carry out an action:
We acted immediately. The governor has not yet acted on the bill.
7.
To operate or function in a specific way:
His mind acts quickly.
8.
To serve or function as a substitute for an
other
:
A coin can act as a screwdriver.
9.
To produce an effect:
waited five minutes for the anesthetic to act.
Phrasal Verbs:
act out
1.
a.
To perform in or as if in a play; represent dramatically:
act out a story.
b.
To realize in action:
wanted to act out his theory.
2.
To express (unconscious impulses, for example) in an overt manner without conscious understanding or regard for social appropriateness.
act up
1.
To misbehave.
2.
To malfunction.
3.
Informal
To become active or troublesome after a period of quiescence:
My left knee acts up in damp weather. Her arthritis is acting up again.
Idioms:
be in on the act
To be included in an activity.
clean up (one's) act
Slang
To improve one's behavior or performance.
get into the act
To insert oneself into an ongoing activity, project, or situation.
get (one's) act together
Slang
»
Lesson No. 1 Glossary
act
:
act
(
kt)
n.
1.
The process of doing or performing something:
the act of thinking.
2.
Something done or performed; a deed:
a charitable act.
3.
A product, such as a statute, decree, or enactment, resulting from a decision by a legislative or judicial body:
an act of Congress.
4.
A formal written record of proceedings or transactions.
5.
One of the major divisions of a play or opera.
6.
a.
A performance or entertainment usually forming part of a longer presentation:
a juggling act; a magic act.
b.
The actor or actors presenting such a performance:
joined the act in Phoenix.
7.
A manifestation of intentional or unintentional insincerity; a pose:
put on an act.
v.
act·ed
,
act·ing
,
acts
v.
tr.
1.
To play the part of; assume the dramatic role of:
She plans to act Lady Macbeth in summer stock.
2.
To perform (a role) on the stage:
act the part of the villain.
3.
a.
To behave like or pose as; impersonate:
Don't act the fool.
b.
To behave in a manner suitable for:
Act
you
r age.
v.
intr.
1.
To behave or comport oneself:
She acts like a born leader.
2.
To perform in a dramatic role or roles.
3.
To be suitable for theatrical performance:
This scene acts well.
4.
To behave affectedly or unnaturally; pretend.
5.
To appear or seem to be:
The dog acted ferocious.
6.
To carry out an action:
We acted immediately. The governor has not yet acted on the bill.
7.
To operate or function in a specific way:
His mind acts quickly.
8.
To serve or function as a substitute for an
other
:
A coin can act as a screwdriver.
9.
To produce an effect:
waited five minutes for the anesthetic to act.
Phrasal Verbs:
act out
1.
a.
To perform in or as if in a play; represent dramatically:
act out a story.
b.
To realize in action:
wanted to act out his theory.
2.
To express (unconscious impulses, for example) in an overt manner without conscious understanding or regard for social appropriateness.
act up
1.
To misbehave.
2.
To malfunction.
3.
Informal
To become active or troublesome after a period of quiescence:
My left knee acts up in damp weather. Her arthritis is acting up again.
Idioms:
be in on the act
To be included in an activity.
clean up (one's) act
Slang
To improve one's behavior or performance.
get into the act
To insert oneself into an ongoing activity, project, or situation.
get (one's) act together
Slang
»
Lesson No. 1 Glossary
act
:
act
(
kt)
n.
1.
The process of doing or performing something:
the act of thinking.
2.
Something done or performed; a deed:
a charitable act.
3.
A product, such as a statute, decree, or enactment, resulting from a decision by a legislative or judicial body:
an act of Congress.
4.
A formal written record of proceedings or transactions.
5.
One of the major divisions of a play or opera.
6.
a.
A performance or entertainment usually forming part of a longer presentation:
a juggling act; a magic act.
b.
The actor or actors presenting such a performance:
joined the act in Phoenix.
7.
A manifestation of intentional or unintentional insincerity; a pose:
put on an act.
v.
act·ed
,
act·ing
,
acts
v.
tr.
1.
To play the part of; assume the dramatic role of:
She plans to act Lady Macbeth in summer stock.
2.
To perform (a role) on the stage:
act the part of the villain.
3.
a.
To behave like or pose as; impersonate:
Don't act the fool.
b.
To behave in a manner suitable for:
Act
you
r age.
v.
intr.
1.
To behave or comport oneself:
She acts like a born leader.
2.
To perform in a dramatic role or roles.
3.
To be suitable for theatrical performance:
This scene acts well.
4.
To behave affectedly or unnaturally; pretend.
5.
To appear or seem to be:
The dog acted ferocious.
6.
To carry out an action:
We acted immediately. The governor has not yet acted on the bill.
7.
To operate or function in a specific way:
His mind acts quickly.
8.
To serve or function as a substitute for an
other
:
A coin can act as a screwdriver.
9.
To produce an effect:
waited five minutes for the anesthetic to act.
Phrasal Verbs:
act out
1.
a.
To perform in or as if in a play; represent dramatically:
act out a story.
b.
To realize in action:
wanted to act out his theory.
2.
To express (unconscious impulses, for example) in an overt manner without conscious understanding or regard for social appropriateness.
act up
1.
To misbehave.
2.
To malfunction.
3.
Informal
To become active or troublesome after a period of quiescence:
My left knee acts up in damp weather. Her arthritis is acting up again.
Idioms:
be in on the act
To be included in an activity.
clean up (one's) act
Slang
To improve one's behavior or performance.
get into the act
To insert oneself into an ongoing activity, project, or situation.
get (one's) act together
Slang
»
Lesson No. 1 Glossary
act
:
act
(
kt)
n.
1.
The process of doing or performing something:
the act of thinking.
2.
Something done or performed; a deed:
a charitable act.
3.
A product, such as a statute, decree, or enactment, resulting from a decision by a legislative or judicial body:
an act of Congress.
4.
A formal written record of proceedings or transactions.
5.
One of the major divisions of a play or opera.
6.
a.
A performance or entertainment usually forming part of a longer presentation:
a juggling act; a magic act.
b.
The actor or actors presenting such a performance:
joined the act in Phoenix.
7.
A manifestation of intentional or unintentional insincerity; a pose:
put on an act.
v.
act·ed
,
act·ing
,
acts
v.
tr.
1.
To play the part of; assume the dramatic role of:
She plans to act Lady Macbeth in summer stock.
2.
To perform (a role) on the stage:
act the part of the villain.
3.
a.
To behave like or pose as; impersonate:
Don't act the fool.
b.
To behave in a manner suitable for:
Act
you
r age.
v.
intr.
1.
To behave or comport oneself:
She acts like a born leader.
2.
To perform in a dramatic role or roles.
3.
To be suitable for theatrical performance:
This scene acts well.
4.
To behave affectedly or unnaturally; pretend.
5.
To appear or seem to be:
The dog acted ferocious.
6.
To carry out an action:
We acted immediately. The governor has not yet acted on the bill.
7.
To operate or function in a specific way:
His mind acts quickly.
8.
To serve or function as a substitute for an
other
:
A coin can act as a screwdriver.
9.
To produce an effect:
waited five minutes for the anesthetic to act.
Phrasal Verbs:
act out
1.
a.
To perform in or as if in a play; represent dramatically:
act out a story.
b.
To realize in action:
wanted to act out his theory.
2.
To express (unconscious impulses, for example) in an overt manner without conscious understanding or regard for social appropriateness.
act up
1.
To misbehave.
2.
To malfunction.
3.
Informal
To become active or troublesome after a period of quiescence:
My left knee acts up in damp weather. Her arthritis is acting up again.
Idioms:
be in on the act
To be included in an activity.
clean up (one's) act
Slang
To improve one's behavior or performance.
get into the act
To insert oneself into an ongoing activity, project, or situation.
get (one's) act together
Slang
»
Lesson No. 1 Glossary
act
:
act
(
kt)
n.
1.
The process of doing or performing something:
the act of thinking.
2.
Something done or performed; a deed:
a charitable act.
3.
A product, such as a statute, decree, or enactment, resulting from a decision by a legislative or judicial body:
an act of Congress.
4.
A formal written record of proceedings or transactions.
5.
One of the major divisions of a play or opera.
6.
a.
A performance or entertainment usually forming part of a longer presentation:
a juggling act; a magic act.
b.
The actor or actors presenting such a performance:
joined the act in Phoenix.
7.
A manifestation of intentional or unintentional insincerity; a pose:
put on an act.
v.
act·ed
,
act·ing
,
acts
v.
tr.
1.
To play the part of; assume the dramatic role of:
She plans to act Lady Macbeth in summer stock.
2.
To perform (a role) on the stage:
act the part of the villain.
3.
a.
To behave like or pose as; impersonate:
Don't act the fool.
b.
To behave in a manner suitable for:
Act
you
r age.
v.
intr.
1.
To behave or comport oneself:
She acts like a born leader.
2.
To perform in a dramatic role or roles.
3.
To be suitable for theatrical performance:
This scene acts well.
4.
To behave affectedly or unnaturally; pretend.
5.
To appear or seem to be:
The dog acted ferocious.
6.
To carry out an action:
We acted immediately. The governor has not yet acted on the bill.
7.
To operate or function in a specific way:
His mind acts quickly.
8.
To serve or function as a substitute for an
other
:
A coin can act as a screwdriver.
9.
To produce an effect:
waited five minutes for the anesthetic to act.
Phrasal Verbs:
act out
1.
a.
To perform in or as if in a play; represent dramatically:
act out a story.
b.
To realize in action:
wanted to act out his theory.
2.
To express (unconscious impulses, for example) in an overt manner without conscious understanding or regard for social appropriateness.
act up
1.
To misbehave.
2.
To malfunction.
3.
Informal
To become active or troublesome after a period of quiescence:
My left knee acts up in damp weather. Her arthritis is acting up again.
Idioms:
be in on the act
To be included in an activity.
clean up (one's) act
Slang
To improve one's behavior or performance.
get into the act
To insert oneself into an ongoing activity, project, or situation.
get (one's) act together
Slang
»
Lesson No. 1 Glossary
act
:
act
(
kt)
n.
1.
The process of doing or performing something:
the act of thinking.
2.
Something done or performed; a deed:
a charitable act.
3.
A product, such as a statute, decree, or enactment, resulting from a decision by a legislative or judicial body:
an act of Congress.
4.
A formal written record of proceedings or transactions.
5.
One of the major divisions of a play or opera.
6.
a.
A performance or entertainment usually forming part of a longer presentation:
a juggling act; a magic act.
b.
The actor or actors presenting such a performance:
joined the act in Phoenix.
7.
A manifestation of intentional or unintentional insincerity; a pose:
put on an act.
v.
act·ed
,
act·ing
,
acts
v.
tr.
1.
To play the part of; assume the dramatic role of:
She plans to act Lady Macbeth in summer stock.
2.
To perform (a role) on the stage:
act the part of the villain.
3.
a.
To behave like or pose as; impersonate:
Don't act the fool.
b.
To behave in a manner suitable for:
Act
you
r age.
v.
intr.
1.
To behave or comport oneself:
She acts like a born leader.
2.
To perform in a dramatic role or roles.
3.
To be suitable for theatrical performance:
This scene acts well.
4.
To behave affectedly or unnaturally; pretend.
5.
To appear or seem to be:
The dog acted ferocious.
6.
To carry out an action:
We acted immediately. The governor has not yet acted on the bill.
7.
To operate or function in a specific way:
His mind acts quickly.
8.
To serve or function as a substitute for an
other
:
A coin can act as a screwdriver.
9.
To produce an effect:
waited five minutes for the anesthetic to act.
Phrasal Verbs:
act out
1.
a.
To perform in or as if in a play; represent dramatically:
act out a story.
b.
To realize in action:
wanted to act out his theory.
2.
To express (unconscious impulses, for example) in an overt manner without conscious understanding or regard for social appropriateness.
act up
1.
To misbehave.
2.
To malfunction.
3.
Informal
To become active or troublesome after a period of quiescence:
My left knee acts up in damp weather. Her arthritis is acting up again.
Idioms:
be in on the act
To be included in an activity.
clean up (one's) act
Slang
To improve one's behavior or performance.
get into the act
To insert oneself into an ongoing activity, project, or situation.
get (one's) act together
Slang
»
Lesson No. 1 Glossary
act
:
act
(
kt)
n.
1.
The process of doing or performing something:
the act of thinking.
2.
Something done or performed; a deed:
a charitable act.
3.
A product, such as a statute, decree, or enactment, resulting from a decision by a legislative or judicial body:
an act of Congress.
4.
A formal written record of proceedings or transactions.
5.
One of the major divisions of a play or opera.
6.
a.
A performance or entertainment usually forming part of a longer presentation:
a juggling act; a magic act.
b.
The actor or actors presenting such a performance:
joined the act in Phoenix.
7.
A manifestation of intentional or unintentional insincerity; a pose:
put on an act.
v.
act·ed
,
act·ing
,
acts
v.
tr.
1.
To play the part of; assume the dramatic role of:
She plans to act Lady Macbeth in summer stock.
2.
To perform (a role) on the stage:
act the part of the villain.
3.
a.
To behave like or pose as; impersonate:
Don't act the fool.
b.
To behave in a manner suitable for:
Act
you
r age.
v.
intr.
1.
To behave or comport oneself:
She acts like a born leader.
2.
To perform in a dramatic role or roles.
3.
To be suitable for theatrical performance:
This scene acts well.
4.
To behave affectedly or unnaturally; pretend.
5.
To appear or seem to be:
The dog acted ferocious.
6.
To carry out an action:
We acted immediately. The governor has not yet acted on the bill.
7.
To operate or function in a specific way:
His mind acts quickly.
8.
To serve or function as a substitute for an
other
:
A coin can act as a screwdriver.
9.
To produce an effect:
waited five minutes for the anesthetic to act.
Phrasal Verbs:
act out
1.
a.
To perform in or as if in a play; represent dramatically:
act out a story.
b.
To realize in action:
wanted to act out his theory.
2.
To express (unconscious impulses, for example) in an overt manner without conscious understanding or regard for social appropriateness.
act up
1.
To misbehave.
2.
To malfunction.
3.
Informal
To become active or troublesome after a period of quiescence:
My left knee acts up in damp weather. Her arthritis is acting up again.
Idioms:
be in on the act
To be included in an activity.
clean up (one's) act
Slang
To improve one's behavior or performance.
get into the act
To insert oneself into an ongoing activity, project, or situation.
get (one's) act together
Slang
»
Lesson No. 1 Glossary
act
:
act
(
kt)
n.
1.
The process of doing or performing something:
the act of thinking.
2.
Something done or performed; a deed:
a charitable act.
3.
A product, such as a statute, decree, or enactment, resulting from a decision by a legislative or judicial body:
an act of Congress.
4.
A formal written record of proceedings or transactions.
5.
One of the major divisions of a play or opera.
6.
a.
A performance or entertainment usually forming part of a longer presentation:
a juggling act; a magic act.
b.
The actor or actors presenting such a performance:
joined the act in Phoenix.
7.
A manifestation of intentional or unintentional insincerity; a pose:
put on an act.
v.
act·ed
,
act·ing
,
acts
v.
tr.
1.
To play the part of; assume the dramatic role of:
She plans to act Lady Macbeth in summer stock.
2.
To perform (a role) on the stage:
act the part of the villain.
3.
a.
To behave like or pose as; impersonate:
Don't act the fool.
b.
To behave in a manner suitable for:
Act
you
r age.
v.
intr.
1.
To behave or comport oneself:
She acts like a born leader.
2.
To perform in a dramatic role or roles.
3.
To be suitable for theatrical performance:
This scene acts well.
4.
To behave affectedly or unnaturally; pretend.
5.
To appear or seem to be:
The dog acted ferocious.
6.
To carry out an action:
We acted immediately. The governor has not yet acted on the bill.
7.
To operate or function in a specific way:
His mind acts quickly.
8.
To serve or function as a substitute for an
other
:
A coin can act as a screwdriver.
9.
To produce an effect:
waited five minutes for the anesthetic to act.
Phrasal Verbs:
act out
1.
a.
To perform in or as if in a play; represent dramatically:
act out a story.
b.
To realize in action:
wanted to act out his theory.
2.
To express (unconscious impulses, for example) in an overt manner without conscious understanding or regard for social appropriateness.
act up
1.
To misbehave.
2.
To malfunction.
3.
Informal
To become active or troublesome after a period of quiescence:
My left knee acts up in damp weather. Her arthritis is acting up again.
Idioms:
be in on the act
To be included in an activity.
clean up (one's) act
Slang
To improve one's behavior or performance.
get into the act
To insert oneself into an ongoing activity, project, or situation.
get (one's) act together
Slang
»
Lesson No. 1 Glossary
act
:
act
(
kt)
n.
1.
The process of doing or performing something:
the act of thinking.
2.
Something done or performed; a deed:
a charitable act.
3.
A product, such as a statute, decree, or enactment, resulting from a decision by a legislative or judicial body:
an act of Congress.
4.
A formal written record of proceedings or transactions.
5.
One of the major divisions of a play or opera.
6.
a.
A performance or entertainment usually forming part of a longer presentation:
a juggling act; a magic act.
b.
The actor or actors presenting such a performance:
joined the act in Phoenix.
7.
A manifestation of intentional or unintentional insincerity; a pose:
put on an act.
v.
act·ed
,
act·ing
,
acts
v.
tr.
1.
To play the part of; assume the dramatic role of:
She plans to act Lady Macbeth in summer stock.
2.
To perform (a role) on the stage:
act the part of the villain.
3.
a.
To behave like or pose as; impersonate:
Don't act the fool.
b.
To behave in a manner suitable for:
Act
you
r age.
v.
intr.
1.
To behave or comport oneself:
She acts like a born leader.
2.
To perform in a dramatic role or roles.
3.
To be suitable for theatrical performance:
This scene acts well.
4.
To behave affectedly or unnaturally; pretend.
5.
To appear or seem to be:
The dog acted ferocious.
6.
To carry out an action:
We acted immediately. The governor has not yet acted on the bill.
7.
To operate or function in a specific way:
His mind acts quickly.
8.
To serve or function as a substitute for an
other
:
A coin can act as a screwdriver.
9.
To produce an effect:
waited five minutes for the anesthetic to act.
Phrasal Verbs:
act out
1.
a.
To perform in or as if in a play; represent dramatically:
act out a story.
b.
To realize in action:
wanted to act out his theory.
2.
To express (unconscious impulses, for example) in an overt manner without conscious understanding or regard for social appropriateness.
act up
1.
To misbehave.
2.
To malfunction.
3.
Informal
To become active or troublesome after a period of quiescence:
My left knee acts up in damp weather. Her arthritis is acting up again.
Idioms:
be in on the act
To be included in an activity.
clean up (one's) act
Slang
To improve one's behavior or performance.
get into the act
To insert oneself into an ongoing activity, project, or situation.
get (one's) act together
Slang
»
Lesson No. 1 Glossary
act
:
act
(
kt)
n.
1.
The process of doing or performing something:
the act of thinking.
2.
Something done or performed; a deed:
a charitable act.
3.
A product, such as a statute, decree, or enactment, resulting from a decision by a legislative or judicial body:
an act of Congress.
4.
A formal written record of proceedings or transactions.
5.
One of the major divisions of a play or opera.
6.
a.
A performance or entertainment usually forming part of a longer presentation:
a juggling act; a magic act.
b.
The actor or actors presenting such a performance:
joined the act in Phoenix.
7.
A manifestation of intentional or unintentional insincerity; a pose:
put on an act.
v.
act·ed
,
act·ing
,
acts
v.
tr.
1.
To play the part of; assume the dramatic role of:
She plans to act Lady Macbeth in summer stock.
2.
To perform (a role) on the stage:
act the part of the villain.
3.
a.
To behave like or pose as; impersonate:
Don't act the fool.
b.
To behave in a manner suitable for:
Act
you
r age.
v.
intr.
1.
To behave or comport oneself:
She acts like a born leader.
2.
To perform in a dramatic role or roles.
3.
To be suitable for theatrical performance:
This scene acts well.
4.
To behave affectedly or unnaturally; pretend.
5.
To appear or seem to be:
The dog acted ferocious.
6.
To carry out an action:
We acted immediately. The governor has not yet acted on the bill.
7.
To operate or function in a specific way:
His mind acts quickly.
8.
To serve or function as a substitute for an
other
:
A coin can act as a screwdriver.
9.
To produce an effect:
waited five minutes for the anesthetic to act.
Phrasal Verbs:
act out
1.
a.
To perform in or as if in a play; represent dramatically:
act out a story.
b.
To realize in action:
wanted to act out his theory.
2.
To express (unconscious impulses, for example) in an overt manner without conscious understanding or regard for social appropriateness.
act up
1.
To misbehave.
2.
To malfunction.
3.
Informal
To become active or troublesome after a period of quiescence:
My left knee acts up in damp weather. Her arthritis is acting up again.
Idioms:
be in on the act
To be included in an activity.
clean up (one's) act
Slang
To improve one's behavior or performance.
get into the act
To insert oneself into an ongoing activity, project, or situation.
get (one's) act together
Slang
»
Lesson No. 1 Glossary
act
:
act
(
kt)
n.
1.
The process of doing or performing something:
the act of thinking.
2.
Something done or performed; a deed:
a charitable act.
3.
A product, such as a statute, decree, or enactment, resulting from a decision by a legislative or judicial body:
an act of Congress.
4.
A formal written record of proceedings or transactions.
5.
One of the major divisions of a play or opera.
6.
a.
A performance or entertainment usually forming part of a longer presentation:
a juggling act; a magic act.
b.
The actor or actors presenting such a performance:
joined the act in Phoenix.
7.
A manifestation of intentional or unintentional insincerity; a pose:
put on an act.
v.
act·ed
,
act·ing
,
acts
v.
tr.
1.
To play the part of; assume the dramatic role of:
She plans to act Lady Macbeth in summer stock.
2.
To perform (a role) on the stage:
act the part of the villain.
3.
a.
To behave like or pose as; impersonate:
Don't act the fool.
b.
To behave in a manner suitable for:
Act
you
r age.
v.
intr.
1.
To behave or comport oneself:
She acts like a born leader.
2.
To perform in a dramatic role or roles.
3.
To be suitable for theatrical performance:
This scene acts well.
4.
To behave affectedly or unnaturally; pretend.
5.
To appear or seem to be:
The dog acted ferocious.
6.
To carry out an action:
We acted immediately. The governor has not yet acted on the bill.
7.
To operate or function in a specific way:
His mind acts quickly.
8.
To serve or function as a substitute for an
other
:
A coin can act as a screwdriver.
9.
To produce an effect:
waited five minutes for the anesthetic to act.
Phrasal Verbs:
act out
1.
a.
To perform in or as if in a play; represent dramatically:
act out a story.
b.
To realize in action:
wanted to act out his theory.
2.
To express (unconscious impulses, for example) in an overt manner without conscious understanding or regard for social appropriateness.
act up
1.
To misbehave.
2.
To malfunction.
3.
Informal
To become active or troublesome after a period of quiescence:
My left knee acts up in damp weather. Her arthritis is acting up again.
Idioms:
be in on the act
To be included in an activity.
clean up (one's) act
Slang
To improve one's behavior or performance.
get into the act
To insert oneself into an ongoing activity, project, or situation.
get (one's) act together
Slang
»
Lesson No. 1 Glossary
kt)