Industrial action taken by workers who are not involved in a dispute, to show solidarity with those who are involved.

(law enforcement, criminal law, UK, Malaysia) A potential formal outcome for a suspect from a police investigation, indicating that no action will be taken.

(religion) Α sacramental sermon in the Scots Presbyterian Church.

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

Synonym of class action

(US, slang, derogatory, ethnic slur) Affirmative action that disproportionately benefits only black people.

Before an action takes place, especially a legal action.

In TV broadcasting, the reshowing of a short segment of action, especially slow-motion sporting action, shortly after it was broadcast live or in real-time.

To begin doing something or become active suddenly and very quickly.

to begin doing something or become active suddenly and very quickly.