(theater, literature) The classical unity that states that a play should have one action that it follows, with minimal subplots.

A group of people joined temporarily to accomplish some task or take part in some organised collective action. / (US military) A component of a naval task force.

The designation for a member of an organization (primarily military) who has died while on duty.

A part of a book or play in which more things start to happen. The rising action leads to the climax.

(management) A task; especially, regarding an agenda item discussed in a meeting that requires further activity or investigation in order to reach a conclusion, select an alternative, or implement a change.

A film, novel, television series or video game characterized by action, intrigue, and sometimes violence.

An actor or actress who plays the leading role or a major role in an action movie.

(law, chiefly US, Canada) A lawsuit brought by a single plaintiff or small group of plaintiffs as a representative of a large group of others having a common interest, with everyone in the large group eligible to receive damages if the plaintiff is successful.

A planned series of actions, tasks or steps designed to achieve an objective or goal.

(uncountable) A set of policies or programs providing advantages for people of a group who are seen to have traditionally been the target of discrimination