Definitions

1. noun

a thing done or a course of action open to a person

“The politician’s next act would be to address the nation.”

2. verb

to do or perform something

“She will act in the upcoming play.”

3. verb

to pretend or give the impression that something is the case

“He was acting as if he had never seen the movie before.”

4. noun

a formal statement or decision, especially one made in a meeting

“The council passed an act to increase taxes.”

5. noun

a role or part that an actor plays

“She has a leading act in the play.”

6. noun

a sudden movement or reaction

“The crowd erupted into an act of applause.”

7. noun

a legislative law or a provision of a law

“The act of parliament prohibits smoking in public places.”