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taking action
[ˈteɪkɪŋ ˈækʃən]
verb phrase
tomar medidas
1.
to do something in response to a situation; to implement a decision or plan
The company is taking action to reduce carbon emissions.
A empresa está tomando medidas para reduzir as emissões de carbono.
2.
to intervene or respond to address a problem or issue
We need to be taking action now to prevent further damage.
Precisamos estar tomando medidas agora para prevenir danos maiores.
NYC Slang
steppin' up, making moves
Synonyms
acting
intervening
doing something
taking steps
taking measures
Antonyms
inaction
passivity
doing nothing
waiting
hesitating
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
tomar medidas
most common usage
General Brazilian
agir
simpler alternative meaning 'to act'
Portugal
tomar medidas
standard usage, same as Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
agir
alternative, more direct term
Related Idioms & Phrases
taking the bull by the horns
taking the plunge
taking matters into one's own hands
taking charge
time for action
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