Action

Verb + action

Shopkeepers in the town are demanding rougher action against the vandals.

She will have to explain her actions and defend them if she is to get them back.

We have had enough talk we need to put these ideas into action as soon as we can.

Air traffic controllers are threatening to take industrial action their pay demands aren`t met.

The emergency services are always on standby and ready to swing into action a moments notice.

There is no way that the college can condone the actions of these students.

Common adjective collocations

It was this prompt action that prevented the fire from spreading.

We are loosing our money, this situation calls or drastic action.

Disiplinary action will be taken against disobedient members..

The army has been given full powers to take whatever action is necessary.

Britain and US agreed on joint action to combat the threat of world-wide terrorism.

The pilot of the jet had to take evasive action yesterday to avoid a mid-air collision.

Notes

They say he is a good player. I`ve never seen him in action.

He is out of action due to a knee injury.