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act noun

  /æk/ , /ækt/
  • (countable) Something done, a deed.
teko
  • The process of doing something.
teko, suorittaminen, suoritus, tekeminen
  • (law, countable) A product of a legislative body, a statute.
laki, säädös
  • (countable, drama) A division of a theatrical performance.
  • (countable) A display of behaviour.
näytös
  • (law) Ellipsis of act of parliament.
olemassaolo
  • (countable) A formal or official record of something done.
pöytäkirja

act verb

  /æk/ , /ækt/
  • (obsolete, transitive) To do (something); to perform.
tehdä, toimia
  • (intransitive) To perform a theatrical role.
näytellä
  • (copulative) To convey an appearance of being.
teeskennellä
  • (intransitive) To behave in a certain manner for an indefinite length of time.
  • (intransitive, law) To carry out work as a legal representative in relation to a particular legal matter.
  • (obsolete, transitive) To move to action; to actuate; to animate.
toimia
  • (intransitive, construed with on or upon) To have an effect (on).
vaikuttaa

acting noun

  /ˈæk.tɪŋ/
  • (uncountable, drama) The occupation of an actor.
näytteleminen

acting adjective

  /ˈæk.tɪŋ/
  • Temporarily assuming the duties or authority of another person when they are unable to do their job.
virkaa toimittava, väliaikainen
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