action
US /ˈæk.ʃən/
UK /ˈæk.ʃən/

1.
Aktion, Handlung
the fact or process of doing something, typically to achieve an aim
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The government must take action to reduce crime.
Die Regierung muss Maßnahmen ergreifen, um die Kriminalität zu reduzieren.
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His words were followed by immediate action.
Seinen Worten folgte sofortige Handlung.