(sociology) Describes the theory of sociologist Alain Touraine that aims to replace sociology's focus from society to actors. Here, they emphasise the importance of individuals as agents of social systems, rather than passive observers.

That can be acted on; that can be used as the basis for taking action. / (law) Affording grounds for legal action.

The effort of performing or doing something. / Something done, often so as to accomplish a purpose. / A way of motion or functioning. / Fast-paced activity.

Demanding or signifying the start of something, usually a performance.

(Manglish) arrogant

(transitive, management) To act on a request etc, in order to put it into effect. / (transitive, chiefly archaic) To initiate a legal action against someone.

In operation. / In combat.

present participle of action

(informal) An action movie.

simple past tense and past participle of action