In TV broadcasting, the reshowing of a short segment of action, especially slow-motion sporting action, shortly after it was broadcast live or in real-time.

(military) maximum distance a ship, vehicle, etc. can travel away from its base without refueling

Before an action takes place, especially a legal action.

Offensive and hostile action carried out by an enemy country's military forces, especially during a war.

(transitive) Synonym of put into practice

(of a report, analysis, etc.) Written retrospectively on a given sequence of goal-oriented actions previously taken, especially if by the author himself.

To begin doing something or become active suddenly and very quickly.

to begin doing something or become active suddenly and very quickly.

plural of police action

Military action undertaken without a formal declaration of war.