Something a person devotes their later life to, after retiring or quitting a former occupation.

(acting) An acting technique in which the actor fully immerses themselves into the character they are playing.

To participate in an activity, especially a successful or attractive one.

(engineering) Having simplicity of action; especially acting or exerting force during strokes in one direction only; said of a reciprocating engine, pump, etc.

An entertainer or musician, or group thereof, that performs before the main event.

A sudden disappearance; the act of leaving unexpectedly.

Acting of or by itself.

present participle of act the maggot

present participle of act the jennet

(Ireland) To play around in a foolish or annoying manner.