(geography) The area within which a person moves, acts, and makes decisions about what they do

(sociology) A form of affirmative action that attempts to assist members of an underrepresented group without prejudicing the criteria of selection by merit.

(idiomatic) To do what one has just proposed or spoken of.

plural of Peabody action

Unable to work or function, often due to a particular event.

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