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Definition act in British English

act noun

noun
/ækt/
1

a single thing that someone does

Example

No act of kindness is ever wasted.

Example

We strongly condemn any act of violence against innocent people.

Example

groups committing criminal acts

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action measure doings
2

a way of behaving that does not show what someone is really like or what they really feel

Example

She isn't really upset: it's all an act.

Example

She's just putting on an act because the boys are here.

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dishonesty deceit corruption
Example

He eats fire as part of his act.

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act appearance booking
3.1

a singer, band, or other person or group who performs on stage. Two people who perform together, especially two comedians, are called a double act

Example

They remain one of rock music's most exciting live acts.

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acrobat act artist
4

one of the parts that a play, opera, or ballet is divided into. Each act is divided into two or more scenes

Example

The scene occurs at the beginning of the first act.

Example

Act 1 Scene 2

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act action ad-lib
Example

the Data Protection Act

Example

an act of Parliament

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act adjective law the administration of justice
Definition act in British English

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