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Definition act out in British English

act out phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to show the events that happened in a situation by doing them again or by doing the same things as the people involved

Example

The scenarios that the trainees act out are videotaped.

Synonyms and related words
pretend fake simulate
2

to express your thoughts or feelings through your words or behaviour

Example

He was acting out his feelings of inferiority by being overly aggressive.

Synonyms and related words
show display manifest
3

to do something that you have planned or had previously only thought of doing

Example

Just imagining these things is fine, as long as you don't try to act them out.

Synonyms and related words
implement go through with carry through
Definition act out in British English