action

US /ˈæk.ʃən/
UK /ˈæk.ʃən/
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1.

Aktion, Handlung

the fact or process of doing something, typically to achieve an aim

:
The government must take action to reduce crime.
Die Regierung muss Maßnahmen ergreifen, um die Kriminalität zu reduzieren.
His words were followed by immediate action.
Seinen Worten folgte sofortige Handlung.
2.

Action, Handlung

a series of events in a story or drama

:
The movie is full of exciting action scenes.
Der Film ist voller spannender Actionszenen.
The play has a lot of dramatic action.
Das Stück hat viel dramatische Handlung.