English to English
noun
- a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body
source: WordNet 3.0
- something that people do or cause to happen
source: WordNet 3.0
- a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet
source: WordNet 3.0
- a short theatrical performance that is part of a longer program
He did his act three times every evening.
She had a catchy little routine.
It was one of the best numbers he ever did.
source: WordNet 3.0
- a manifestation of insincerity
He put on quite an act for her benefit.
source: WordNet 3.0
- That which is done or doing; the exercise of power, or the effect, of which power exerted is the cause; a performance; a deed.
source: Webster 1913
verb
- perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
Think before you act.
We must move quickly.
The governor should act on the new energy bill.
The nanny acted quickly by grabbing the toddler and covering him with a wet towel.
source: WordNet 3.0
- behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
You should act like an adult.
Don't behave like a fool.
What makes her do this way?.
The dog acts ferocious, but he is really afraid of people.
source: WordNet 3.0
- play a role or part
Gielgud played Hamlet.
She wants to act Lady Macbeth, but she is too young for the role.
She played the servant to her husband's master.
source: WordNet 3.0
- discharge one's duties
She acts as the chair.
In what capacity are you acting?.
source: WordNet 3.0
- pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
He acted the idiot.
She plays deaf when the news are bad.
source: WordNet 3.0
- be suitable for theatrical performance
This scene acts well.
source: WordNet 3.0
- have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
The voting process doesn't work as well as people thought.
How does your idea work in practice?.
This method doesn't work.
The breaks of my new car act quickly.
The medicine works only if you take it with a lot of water.
source: WordNet 3.0
- be engaged in an activity, often for no particular purpose other than pleasure
source: WordNet 3.0
- behave unnaturally or affectedly
She's just acting.
source: WordNet 3.0
- perform on a stage or theater
She acts in this play.
He acted in `Julius Caesar'.
I played in `A Christmas Carol'.
source: WordNet 3.0
- To move to action; to actuate; to animate.
source: Webster 1913
- To exert power; to produce an effect; as, the stomach acts upon food.
source: Webster 1913
English to Tagalog
noun
- [act] Gawâ; yarì; yugtô
source: Diccionario Ingles-Español-Tagalog
verb
- [act] Gumawâ; lumabas (sa dulaan) ó mag-artista
source: Diccionario Ingles-Español-Tagalog
