Act On (Verb)
Meaning 1
Regulate one's behavior in accordance with certain information, ideas, or advice; "The Founding Fathers acted on certain moral principles".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- The police officer acted on a hunch and thoroughly searched the suspect's car.
- Her financial advisor told her to act on instinct when making investment decisions.
- They acted on the report and closed the plant until further inspection.
- The company is beginning to act on some of the suggestions made by its customers.
- The board of directors will act on the proposal during their next meeting.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Carry further or advance; "Can you act on this matter soon?".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- The committee will act on the proposal after reviewing the feedback from stakeholders.
- You need to act on this opportunity before someone else does.
- The company will act on the recommendations of the auditor to improve their financial reporting.
- Can you act on this complaint immediately and provide a solution to the customer?
- The government will act on the treaty next month and begin the ratification process.