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Temporarily serving the function or something or someone else
“The duration of this acting mandate cannot exceed 50 days.”
Temporarily doing the duties of another person
“It was originally said by administration officials that they would probably keep John McLaughlin on as the acting director at least through the election.”
Of or pertaining to the near or immediate future
Being in effective or current operation, action, or force
Experienced indirectly, typically through the feelings or actions of another person
Able to express or expressing agency or control on behalf of oneself or another
The art, work or actions of an actor
“She has returned home to pursue her career in acting.”
The fact of taking action or doing something, or the intention to do so
“I conceive the Lord Chamberlain or Master of the Revels, with the King's allowance, may authorize any persons to act, or forbid and hinder them from acting in any of the King's houses or palaces.”
The act or fact of pretending
“Aziz tried to explain that it was all just acting, but this did nothing to calm her anger.”
An actor's part in a play, film, etc.
Present participle for to take action or do something
“You have to act now if you want to take advantage of our generous offer.”
Present participle for to behave in a specified way
“Please act professionally during your interview if you want to get the job.”
(in a play, film, or television) Present participle for to perform a fictitious role
“Leonardo would typically be called on to act the part of the protagonist in one of Martin's films.”
Present participle for to fulfill the function or serve the purpose of
“It is part of your role to act as a spokesperson for our company.”
Present participle for to behave so as to appear to be
“He tried to act confident, but his insecurities would soon become apparent.”
Present participle for to outwardly look or be perceived as
“She seemed to act weird that day and I was wondering if she had just won the lottery.”
(act for) Present participle for to represent on behalf of
“The agent would be present to act for a prospective buyer.”
Present participle for to pretend to be someone else
Present participle for to function in an expected or specified manner
Present participle for to perform a show or in a show
Present participle for to make a performance of
Present participle for to be applied or take effect in an expected or specified manner
(of two or more things) Present participle for to combine with to have an effect on
Present participle for to make jokes, especially for purposes of teasing someone
Present participle for to serve, or be used in, a secondary purpose
Present participle for to commit or carry out
Present participle for to act as an official in charge of something, especially a sporting event
Present participle for to carry out a role or penalty
Present participle for to become involved in a matter
Present participle for to overpower by weight
(respond to) Present participle for to speak or write in reaction to a question, or to another reaction
Present participle for to perform, especially as an actor in a film or stage show
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