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Definition act on in American English

act on phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to do something because you have been given information, advice, or orders

Example

I'm acting on the advice of my lawyers.

Example

They were acting on the instructions of senior managers.

Synonyms and related words
react stand up respond
Definition act on in American English