Definitions For Act

noun

• Something that people do or cause to happen
• A legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body
• A short performance that is part of a longer program
• A subdivision of a play or opera or ballet
• A manifestation of insincerity
• Something that is done
• A law made by a group of legislators
• One of the main divisions of a play or opera

verb

• Behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
• Pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
• Discharge one's duties
• Play a role or part
• Perform on a stage or theater
• Behave unnaturally or affectedly
• Perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
• Be engaged in an activity, often for no particular purpose other than pleasure
• Have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
• Be suitable for theatrical performance
• To do something : to take action
• To behave in a particular way
• To behave in a way that is not sincere or honest