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41Action alert — An action alert is a message that an organization sends to its supporters calling on them to take action to influence public policy. Typically, action alerts are in reference to a timely issue, where prompt action is needed in order to affect… …
42action — ac•tion [[t]ˈæk ʃən[/t]] n. 1) the process or state of acting or functioning; the state of being active: We saw the team in action[/ex] 2) something done or performed; act; deed 3) a consciously willed act or activity 4) practical, often… …
43Action Movement for Renewal — The Action Movement for Renewal (Mouvement Action Renouveau) is a political party in the Republic of the Congo. Its founder was Jean Baptiste Tati Loutard, who was President of the MAR until his death in 2009 and also served in the government as… …
44take up the cudgels — phrasal : to engage vigorously in a defense (as of a person, a principle) especially in argument or debate usually used with for will gladly take up the cudgels for you, if you ll just send in your arguments Wilson Library Bulletin * * * take up… …
45take steps — Synonyms and related words: act on, act upon, bear a hand, clear the decks, consider every angle, do something, do something about, forearm, get with it, go, guard against, hedge, leave out nothing, lift a finger, make sure, make sure against,… …
46take a chance — If you take a chance on something, you take action in the hope of success even though you know that the result may be negative. I may not be able to get through the traffic, but I ll take a chance on it …
47take matters into your own hands — If you take matters into your hands, you take action yourself rather than waiting for others to intervene. When Susan saw the lack of progress, she decided to take matters into her own hands …
48action — noun 1》 the process of doing something to achieve an aim. ↘the effect or influence of something such as a chemical. 2》 a thing done; an act. 3》 the way in which something works or moves. 4》 armed conflict. 5》 a lawsuit or legal proceedings.… …
49take\ a\ chance — v. phr. To accept the risk of failure or loss. We will take a chance on the weather and have the party outdoors. •• to try to do, or to take action on smth, knowing that there is a possibility of negative results; to run (a) risk(s) …
50take\ a\ chance\ on — v. phr. To accept the risk of failure or loss. We will take a chance on the weather and have the party outdoors. •• to try to do, or to take action on smth, knowing that there is a possibility of negative results; to run (a) risk(s) …
