to act
1. to perform or do something; to take action
We must act quickly to solve this problem.
Devemos agir rapidamente para resolver este problema.
2. to behave or conduct oneself in a particular manner
He always acts professionally in meetings.
Ele sempre age profissionalmente nas reuniões.
3. to have an effect or influence on something
The medication acts fast against the infection.
O medicamento age rapidamente contra a infecção.
4. to perform in a play, film, or theatrical production
She acts in several theater productions.
Ela atua em várias produções teatrais.
Related Idioms & Phrases
agir na sombra (to work behind the scenes)
agir com prudência (to act with caution)
agir em conformidade (to act in accordance with)
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