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2012 American TV series or program
Action Dad is a 2012 animated series based on an original concept by Andrew Dickman. It was produced by Animation Development Company and Toonzone Studios
Action_Dad
Canadian animated comedy
season onward. The series currently consists of six seasons: Island (2007), Action, World Tour, Revenge of the Island, the two-part All-Stars and Pahkitew
Total_Drama
Canadian actress (born 1982)
for the character Liz Ramsey in the children's animated television show Action Dad which is yet to premiere. At the end of 2012, Simmons had appeared in
Chelan_Simmons
American cable television channel
animated television series, mostly children's programming, ranging from action to animated comedy. It currently runs from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET/PT daily
Cartoon_Network
American adult animated sitcom (1999–2004)
win her over. Paula loses her job and searches for a new one. Melissa's dad offers some advice. The show also develops a writing device that carries
Home_Movies_(TV_series)
2nd episode of the 7th series of Dad's Army
help reach a consensus. › "A Man of Action" is the second episode of the seventh series British comedy series Dad's Army. It was originally transmitted
A_Man_of_Action_(Dad's_Army)
2008 American TV series or program
Wars-themed television projects were underway: an animated series and a live-action series. In February 2006, Steve Sansweet emphasized that Lucas was deeply
Star_Wars:_The_Clone_Wars
American animated sitcom
American Dad! is an American animated sitcom created by Seth MacFarlane, Mike Barker and Matt Weitzman for Fox and TBS. The series premiered on February
American_Dad!
American finance author and investor (born 1947)
entrepreneur, and author, known for the Rich Dad Poor Dad series of personal finance books. He founded the Rich Dad Company, which provides personal finance
Robert_Kiyosaki
on October 1, 1992, and airs mainly animated programming, ranging from action to animated comedy. In its early years, Cartoon Network's programming was
List of programs broadcast by Cartoon Network
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French-Canadian teen television series
also impulsive and spontaneous, never thinking twice before jumping into action. She is always ready to teach villains a lesson, even if she has no chance
Totally_Spies!
Canadian animated comedy television series
viewers on June 11, 2009, following the season premiere of Total Drama Action. As time went on, starting in October 2009, the show declined in ratings
6teen
This article lists characters from the animated series American Dad!. The voice actors are not assembled as a group when performing the lines of their
List of American Dad! characters
List_of_American_Dad!_characters
2012 American TV series or program
ToonBarn Rob (October 4, 2011). "Moonscoop and Toonzone team to animate Action Dad and YooHoo & Friends". ToonBarn. Archived from the original on December
YooHoo & Friends (2012 TV series)
YooHoo_&_Friends_(2012_TV_series)
American animated television series
the first of many works to explore the Clone Wars. The show follows the actions of various prequel trilogy characters, notably Jedi and clone troopers
Star_Wars:_Clone_Wars
American-Canadian television series, 2005–2014
executively produced by Scott Fellows, who also created the Nickelodeon live action series Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide and would later create Big
Johnny_Test
Animated television series (2011–2022)
teamwork and sacrifice are common themes, making this a solid choice for action lovers. The loss of a loved one also is a central theme in this series installment
Ninjago_(TV_series)
1999 Japanese anime television series
producers. Cartoon Network raised two requests for the second season: more action and reveal the mystery in the first season, although Kazuyoshi Katayama
The_Big_O
Canadian voice actor and author (born 1962)
Corlett (born July 9, 1999) is a Canadian teen voice actress, singer and live action actress. "Ian James Corlett (visual voices guide)". Behind The Voice Actors
Ian_James_Corlett
American adult animated television series (2003–2018)
The Venture Bros. is an American adult animated action-adventure television series created by Jackson Publick and Doc Hammer for Cartoon Network's late
The_Venture_Bros.
Lego theme (2015–2018) and TV series (2015–2017)
appealing series holds its own among the bevy of Lego productions, delivering action, adventure, and a lot of well-placed humor, but it doesn't break any new
Nexo_Knights
Animated television series
constantly bullies Gus and Tommy, as well as any other kid he finds. His dad is a government agent who has used Kurt to try and capture Robotboy. Tommy
Robotboy
2012–2014 American television series
of Annoying Orange, or simply The Annoying Orange, is an American live action animated comedy television series created by Dane Boedigheimer and Tom Sheppard
The High Fructose Adventures of Annoying Orange
The_High_Fructose_Adventures_of_Annoying_Orange
2009 TV series or program
the only ones to look like Alex from Totally Spies! and to look like their dad - skin tone and hair style. Jerry Lewis (voiced by Jean-Claude Donda in the
The_Amazing_Spiez!
2025 American film
unemployed accountant and father who winds up on a playdate with stay-at-home dad Jeff (Ritchson), only for the two of them to be targeted by mercenaries along
Playdate_(film)
Brazilian animated television series
obsession. When she was younger, she performed dangerous and daring stunts in action movies with famous actor Steve Magal. Granny Juju (voiced by Melissa Garcia):
Jorel's_Brother
American animated television series
megalomaniac V. V. Argost. The series is influenced by 1960s-era Hanna-Barbera action series and Jay Stephens's interest in cryptozoology. The Secret Saturdays
The_Secret_Saturdays
American superhero animated series
Canada on Sunday, September 13, 2009, at 8:30 am as part of the network's Action Force block. The show returned on Teletoon on Sunday, February 6, 2011,
The_Super_Hero_Squad_Show
American musician
Pepper. Gabrial composed additional music for the 2012 animated TV series "Action Dad", as well as the main title theme. Gabrial collaborated with Garbage frontwoman
Gabrial_McNair
Canadian voice actor (born 1969)
Oscar Hemeros Zoids: Fuzors – Blake 16 Hudson – JP Action Dad – Mr. Bald, Referee, Joe and Sheldon Action Man: X Missions – The Movie – Red Wolf Amelia's
Brian_Drummond
French animated television series
video. A follow-up non-canon series, Code Lyoko: Evolution, which used live action footage rather than hand-drawn animation to represent the real world, began
Code_Lyoko
American animated television series
actual role would be; he elaborated that the poster was intended to be an action-themed shot that displayed the cast of characters, but felt that Alfred's
Beware_the_Batman
American animated television series
also made several minicomics which were included with a few of the 200X action figures; they also created a comic of the unproduced episode 40 of the cartoon
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe (2002 TV series)
He-Man_and_the_Masters_of_the_Universe_(2002_TV_series)
Animated children's television series
Guy" along with Sid Hoozlewoo). They are twin dragon-like monsters. Mom and Dad: Esme's parents are, so far, only glimpsed during the opening theme of the
Esme_&_Roy
American television writer and podcast producer/host
YooHoo & Friends, Buddy Thunderstruck, Hello Kitty Stump Village and Action Dad and then as Tom “Super Volcano” Krajewski on the "Half Hour Happy Hour"
Tom_Krajewski
American animated TV series
Captain (ep. 3) Khary Payton - Grimlock, Bisk, Divebomb, Newsman (ep. 1, 54), Dad (ep. 7), Operator (ep. 10), Bot (ep. 15), Anchorman (ep. 30), Stadium Announcer
Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 TV series)
Transformers:_Robots_in_Disguise_(2015_TV_series)
Animated science fiction television series
York Times says that "Atomic Betty has all the requisite video-game-speed action, and its psychological and sociological lessons range from healthy to benign
Atomic_Betty
Canadian animated television series
never really feel serious or all important. When you look at other animated action/adventure cartoons such as Avatar: The Last Airbender today, which contains
Storm_Hawks
Mexican television teen sitcom
Televisa and Cartoon Network, making it also the first local original live-action series. It follows a group of friends as they experience conflicts throughout
La_CQ
CGI-animated television series
Thunder (voiced by Wally Wingert) is a tiger and a famous martial arts action movie star. His real name is Irwin Fertelmeister. An egomaniac whose good
Sonic_Boom_(TV_series)
2006 American TV series or program
voice of Ellen. Ellen's parents – Mom, a sports lawyer and former agent, and Dad, an ex-professional skateboarder and amateur geologist, moved to this bucolic
Ellen's_Acres
2010 American TV series or program
Banana?". An American toy commercial was made to sponsor the Hero: 108 action figures that are available in Toys "R" Us. The commercial aired rarely,
Hero:_108
Turkish animated series
a cat named Canan, mother named Kadriye, whose also a cat, and his lion dad Remzi, his adopted 120-year-old tortoise father, Peyami, and their best friend
Kral_Şakir
American animated television series
personality and has a crush on Dr. Fox. He trained to be a fighter in the Action Forest and has a rival named Eagleator, who was his former best friend and
Unikitty!
Animated science-fiction television series
My Dad the Bounty Hunter is an animated science fiction action-adventure comedy-drama television series by Everett Downing Jr. and Patrick Harpin for
My_Dad_the_Bounty_Hunter
Animated sports science fiction series
series, with the Multiverse at peace, Vert, the rest of the team, and his dad are able to return to Earth without any looming threats. Season 1 Volume
Hot_Wheels_Battle_Force_5
2006 animated series based on the Marvel characters
iterations of the Fantastic Four were used in the series, as well as the live-action film. Hiro Kanagawa – Reed Richards / Mister Fantastic Lara Gilchrist –
Fantastic Four: World's Greatest Heroes
Fantastic_Four:_World's_Greatest_Heroes
2021 British TV series or programme
Next Great Designer', 'The Not-Too-Late Show With Elmo' & 'My Mom, Your Dad' Among Unscripted & Animated Titles Pulled From HBO Max". Deadline Hollywood
Elliott_from_Earth
Television anime series
Spin Master Entertainment and TMS Entertainment, and edited by Man of Action Entertainment. Battle Planet premiered in North America in December 2018
Bakugan:_Battle_Planet
Animated television series
Skunk Fu! is an animated action adventure fantasy comedy television series featuring the fables and adventures of anthropomorphic animals protecting their
Skunk_Fu!
Television channel
Invisible City Almost Naked Animals Angel's Friends Angelo Rules Atomic Betty Action Dad Being Ian Boule et Bill Braceface Butt-Ugly Martians Camp Lakebottom Captain
Télétoon+
Animated TV series
half-dozen familiar properties — including the Force-like powers Laval's dad possesses and the hovering vehicles upon which characters zoom around — and
Legends_of_Chima
2012 Brazilian animated series
was the first animated series adaptation of the work, after the five live-action versions of the television adaptation by the same name. The animated series
Sítio do Picapau Amarelo (2012 TV series)
Sítio_do_Picapau_Amarelo_(2012_TV_series)
2015 Australian TV series or program
Archived from the original on 6 December 2015. Retrieved 6 December 2015. "Dad to the Bone". Foxtel TV Guide. Archived from the original on 6 December 2015
Exchange_Student_Zero
2015 American criminal case
action'". USA Today. June 6, 2016. Retrieved June 26, 2016. Miller, Michael E. (June 6, 2016). "'A steep price to pay for 20 minutes of action': Dad defends
People_v._Turner
2007 British TV series or programme
My Spy Family is a British live-action family comedy series created by Paul Alexander that aired from 2007 to 2010. The series was a co-production between
My_Spy_Family
2003 Hong Kong film by Wong Jing
The Spy Dad is a 2003 Hong Kong comedy film produced, written and directed by Wong Jing and starring Tony Leung as the titular protagonist, Jones Bon
The_Spy_Dad
CGI animated series
developed by Man of Action. The series is produced by Zagtoon and Method Animation, in co-production with ON Kids & Family, Man of Action Studios and Kaibou
Power_Players
Disney Star
Waverly Place Zindagi Khatti Meethi 3 Amigonauts 101 Dalmatians: The Series Action Dad Aladdin American Dragon: Jake Long Amphibia Astra Force Arjun — Prince
List of programmes broadcast by Disney Channel (Indian TV channel)
List_of_programmes_broadcast_by_Disney_Channel_(Indian_TV_channel)
British comedy podcast
My Dad Wrote a Porno is a British comedy podcast hosted by Jamie Morton, James Cooper, and Alice Levine. Published from 4 October 2015 to 12 December
My_Dad_Wrote_a_Porno
American actor, animator, filmmaker, and singer (born 1973)
Family Guy and The Orville, and co-creator of the television series American Dad! and The Cleveland Show. He co-wrote, co-produced, directed, and starred
Seth_MacFarlane
2006–2008; 2010–2013 game show TV series
Skatoony (stylized as SKAToonY) is a British/Canadian children's live action/animated game show television series. This show airs on Cartoon Network in
Skatoony
Canadian voice actor and visual artist (born 1969)
projects and compete for prizes. 3-2-1 Penguins! - Fidgel Action Dad - Unholy Mackerel Action Man: X Missions the Movie - X-Robot 618, News Announcer Adventures
Lee_Tockar
Australian sitcom
Hey Dad..! is an Australian sitcom produced by Gary Reilly Productions, originally airing from 1987 to 1994 on the Seven Network. Architect Martin Kelly
Hey_Dad..!
American actor (born 1979)
sitcom $#*! My Dad Says (2010–11). Sadowski had roles as Paul Antonio in the romantic comedy film She's the Man (2006), Trey in the action film Live Free
Jonathan_Sadowski
by Caleb McLaughlin. He killed his dad by slowly choking him. Ghost later possesses Mo-Slo's body to kill her dad. Mo-Slo was among those killed by Homelander's
List_of_The_Boys_characters
Personnel of the American wrestling promotion Total Nonstop Action Wrestling
Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) – is a professional wrestling promotion based in Nashville, Tennessee as a subsidiary of Anthem Sports & Entertainment
List of Total Nonstop Action Wrestling personnel
List_of_Total_Nonstop_Action_Wrestling_personnel
American actor (born 1947)
best known as one of the stars of the television shows Simon & Simon, Major Dad, Promised Land and House of Cards. He most recently starred as Admiral Hollace
Gerald_McRaney
American-Japanese-Canadian animated television series
series Mega Man, published by Capcom. The series was developed by Man of Action Studios and produced by Dentsu Entertainment USA and DHX Studios Vancouver
Mega_Man:_Fully_Charged
Canadian stage and voice actor
Awards 2016 - Best Performance in an Animation Program or Series° - Winner Action Dad — Jack Poundpenny Barbie & Her Sisters in A Pony Tale — Jonas Bob's Broken
Cole_Howard_(voice_actor)
American children's television series
Big Bag is an American live-action/animated puppet children's television series created by Nina Elias-Bamberger for Cartoon Network and Children's Television
Big_Bag
Canadian actor (born 1972)
Roleplaying Game. 3-2-1 Penguins! – Flam Mingo A Kind of Magic – Gregor Action Dad – Nun Chuck, Red Skarf, Dr. Pincushion, Brick Brac, Mick's Belt Buckle
Trevor_Devall
Canadian voice actor and director
YTV/Marathon Animation ReBoot – 47 episodes – ABC/Alliance/Mainframe Entertainment Action Man – 26 episodes – Fox/MGM/SD Ent/Mainframe Make Way for Noddy – 100 episodes –
Michael_Donovan
Fictional character from American Dad!
Roger is a fictional alien character in the adult animated sitcom American Dad!, created, voiced, and designed by Seth MacFarlane. Roger is an anthropomorphic
Roger_(American_Dad!)
1st episode of the 3rd season of The Simpsons
"Stark Raving Dad" is the first episode of the third season of the American animated television series The Simpsons. It first aired on Fox in the United
Stark_Raving_Dad
American voice actor (born 1962)
Baker's roles include animated series such as Adventure Time, American Dad!, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Ben 10, Codename: Kids Next Door, The Fairly
Dee_Bradley_Baker
Buttowski: Suburban Daredevil, YooHoo & Friends, Iron Man: Armored Adventures, Action Dad, Packages from Planet X, Monsuno, Max Steel, Buddy Thunderstruck, Scooby-Doo
1977_in_animation
Topics referred to by the same term
film Man of Action (film), a 1933 American Western film A Man of Action (2022 film), a Spanish crime drama film "A Man of Action" (Dad's Army), a 1974
Man_of_Action
Dad's Army is a British television sitcom about the United Kingdom's Home Guard during the Second World War, produced by David Croft, and written by Jimmy
List_of_Dad's_Army_episodes
American writer (born 1969)
40-city U.S. tour and has the distinction of being the first full-length live-action stage show based on the character. In 1996, Shinick was a host and squadron
Kevin_Shinick
Adult animated superhero anthology series
Campbell Jason Isaacs as Billy Butcher Ben Schwartz as Simon and Kingdom's Dad Christian Slater as the Narrator Kieran Culkin as O.D. Michael Cera as Great
The_Boys_Presents:_Diabolical
Indian TV series by DJ's a Creative Unit
Mere Dad Ki Dulhan (transl. My Father's Bride) is an Indian soap opera which aired on Sony TV. The show was produced by DJ's a Creative Unit, stars Varun
Mere_Dad_Ki_Dulhan
British broadcaster, DJ, and narrator (born 1986)
BBC Radio 1 from 2013 to 2020. She co-created and presented the podcast My Dad Wrote a Porno, and is the co-founder of the podcast festival Crossed Wires
Alice_Levine
American vigilante group
Dads Against Predators (DAP) is an American vigilante group led by Joshua Mundy and Jay Cameron Carnicom. The group was founded in 2020 and is based in
Dads_Against_Predators
Portuguese television channel (2009–2026)
Originals Theodosia The Vampire Diaries 6teen Ace Ventura: Pet Detective Action Dad The Adventures of Puss in Boots The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle
Biggs_(TV_channel)
Season of television series
Guys, Bob's Burgers, and the return of MacFarlane's sister show American Dad! during the 2025–26 television season. Episodes without an episode number
Family_Guy_season_24
American actress (born 1988)
political thriller Scandal (2012–2013), the Fox sitcom New Girl and the sitcom Dads (2013). In October 2014, she signed a talent holding deal with Fox and 20th
Brenda_Song
British actor (born 1972)
Rick and Morty, The Simpsons, American Dad!, and the second season of What If...?, reprising his live-action role as Garthan Saal. Serafinowicz has voiced
Peter_Serafinowicz
Australian former child actress (born 1977)
Australian former child actress. Best known for her role as Jenny Kelly on Hey Dad..!, she also appeared in Sons and Daughters and Home and Away. Monahan got
Sarah_Monahan
(August 22, 2025). "Kevin Jakubowski Adapting Evan S. Porter's Debut Novel Dad Camp For Netflix; 21 Laps & Happy Madison To Produce". Deadline Hollywood
List of Netflix original films (since 2026)
List_of_Netflix_original_films_(since_2026)
American social media personality and model (born 2004)
2025. St. Palmer, Poppy-Jay (March 26, 2026). "Vivian Wilson sticks it to dad Elon Musk as she sells 'Evil Woke Mind Virus' merch". Pink News. Retrieved
Vivian_Wilson
American actress (born 2008)
Amy (2024-09-17). "Adam Sandler's Daughters Are All Grown Up As They Join Dad On The Red Carpet". marie claire. Retrieved 2025-05-15.{{cite web}}: CS1
Sunny_Sandler
American actor (born 1964)
on Seth MacFarlane's shows Family Guy, The Cleveland Show, and American Dad!, as well as several characters on Matt Groening's shows The Simpsons and
Kevin_Michael_Richardson
Academy, Make Way for Noddy, The Invisible Man, George of the Jungle, Action Dad). February 1: Pauly Shore, American actor, comedian and filmmaker (voice
1968_in_animation
American political activist (1993–2025)
Kirk's Parents: What to Know About the Late Conservative Activist's Mom and Dad". people.com. Archived from the original on October 8, 2025. Retrieved September
Charlie_Kirk
Welsh actor and singer (born 1979)
remake of Clash of the Titans. Following his debut, Evans was cast in the action and thriller films Immortals (2011), The Raven (2012), and the reimagined
Luke_Evans
American actor and filmmaker (born 1930)
2018). "Clint Eastwood's Secret Love Child Daughter: How She Found Her Dad & He Welcomed Her To Family". Archived from the original on July 14, 2020
Clint_Eastwood
2011 South Korean film
I Am a Dad (Korean: 나는 아빠다; RR: Naneun appada), also known as I Am Father, is a 2011 South Korean action drama film co-directed by Jeon Man-bae and Lee
I_Am_a_Dad
Indian action-director (1934–2019)
dad Veeru Devgan was 'gangster' before he became action director". The Tribune. ANI. 22 December 2023. Retrieved 2 August 2025. "Ajay reveals his dad
Veeru_Devgan
American television personality and singer (born 1988)
father appeared in the hour-long profile (Inside) Out: Hulk Hogan, Stage Dad on VH1. The television special chronicled Hogan working on her debut album
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ACTION DAD
ACTION DAD
Boy/Male
British, English, Indian, Russian
Work
Surname or Lastname
English (West Midlands)
English (West Midlands) : most probably a variant of Nathan, altered by folk etymology under the influence of the English vocabulary word nation.
Boy/Male
Australian, Celtic, Jamaican
From the Afton River
Girl/Female
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu
Action
Girl/Female
Tamil
Action
Male
Greek
(Ακταίων) Greek myth name of a hunter who was torn to pieces by his own dogs, AKTAION means "effulgence." He was then transformed into a deer, thus himself becoming the hunted.Â
Boy/Male
Australian, British, Christian, Danish, English
Place Name; Oak Tree Settlement
Boy/Male
Greek Latin
In ancient Greek mythology Actaeon was a hunter dismembered by his own dogs.
Male
German
 German form of Greek Antonios, possibly ANTON means "invaluable." Compare with other forms of Anton.
Male
Russian
(Ðнтон) Russian form of Greek Antonios, possibly ANTON means "invaluable." Compare with other forms of Anton.
Boy/Male
Greek
A hunter dismembered by his own dogs.
Boy/Male
English
A town in the U.K.
Male
English
English surname transferred to forename use, ACTON means "oak tree settlement."Â
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from any of several places, especially in Shropshire and adjacent counties, named Acton. Generally, these are from Old English Äc ‘oak’ + tÅ«n ‘settlement’.
Boy/Male
Tamil
Action
Female
English
English unisex name derived from a place name ASTON means "east settlement."
Boy/Male
Hindu
Action
Male
Romanian
 Romanian form of Greek Antonios, possibly ANTON means "invaluable." Compare with other forms of Anton.
Girl/Female
American, British, English, Jamaican
From the Afton River; Place Name
Girl/Female
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Marathi, Sanskrit, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu
Acting; Actress; Action; Expressions; Act
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ACTION DAD
Girl/Female
Tamil
Happiness, Smile
Male
Welsh
Welsh form of Greek Georgios, SIÔR means "earth-worker, farmer."
Boy/Male
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Oriya, Telugu, Traditional
Supreme Gem
Boy/Male
Indian, Tamil
Handsome
Female
English
Pet form of English Eleanor, ELLIE means "foreign; the other."Â
Girl/Female
Tamil
Kamalkali | கமலகலீ
The bud of a lotus
Boy/Male
Muslim
The wise one
Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim, Pashtun
Fairy
Surname or Lastname
Italian
Italian : from a feminine form of Sarro.Catalan (Sarrà ) : respelling of Serrà (see Serra 3).English : variant of Sara.
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Rich
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a.
Given to action; constantly engaged in action; energetic; diligent; busy; -- opposed to dull, sluggish, indolent, or inert; as, an active man of business; active mind; active zeal.
a.
Requiring or implying action or exertion; -- opposed to sedentary or to tranquil; as, active employment or service; active scenes.
n.
Effective motion; also, mechanism; as, the breech action of a gun.
a.
Having the power or quality of acting; causing change; communicating action or motion; acting; -- opposed to passive, that receives; as, certain active principles; the powers of the mind.
a.
Implying or producing rapid action; as, an active disease; an active remedy.
n.
Action by, or originating in, one's self or itself.
n.
A process or condition of acting or moving, as opposed to rest; the doing of something; exertion of power or force, as when one body acts on another; the effect of power exerted on one body by another; agency; activity; operation; as, the action of heat; a man of action.
n.
An engagement between troops in war, whether on land or water; a battle; a fight; as, a general action, a partial action.
n.
The things sold by auction or put up to auction.
v. t.
To sell by auction.
n.
Movement; as, the horse has a spirited action.
a.
Given to action rather than contemplation; practical; operative; -- opposed to speculative or theoretical; as, an active rather than a speculative statesman.
n.
A proposal or suggestion looking to action or progress; esp., a formal proposal made in a deliberative assembly; as, a motion to adjourn.
n.
Any action in resisting other action or force; counter tendency; movement in a contrary direction; reverse action.
n.
Mutual action and reaction.
n.
A right of action; as, the law gives an action for every claim.
n.
Any one of the active processes going on in an organism; the performance of a function; as, the action of the heart, the muscles, or the gastric juice.
a.
In action; actually proceeding; working; in force; -- opposed to quiescent, dormant, or extinct; as, active laws; active hostilities; an active volcano.
n.
The mutual or reciprocal action of chemical agents upon each other, or the action upon such chemical agents of some form of energy, as heat, light, or electricity, resulting in a chemical change in one or more of these agents, with the production of new compounds or the manifestation of distinctive characters. See Blowpipe reaction, Flame reaction, under Blowpipe, and Flame.