plural of double action

plural of man of action

(military) An offensive action by a rearguard. / (figuratively) A desperate attempt to forestall the inevitable.

(sociology) Is an act which takes into account the actions and reactions of individuals or "agents". Associated with Max Weber.

(political science, sociology) Any theory that centres its gaze, analysis, and interpretation around human action. E.g. rational choice theory, phenomenology, etc.

Alternative form of man of action

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.