acting
US /ˈæktɪŋ/
・UK /ˈæktɪŋ/
A1
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To behave in a certain way
She is acting like she won a million dollars
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To perform on a stage or in a movie
Daniel Radcliffe was acting in the Harry Potter films for 8 years
n. (u.)Uncountable NounThe art or occupation of performing in plays, movies, or television shows.
She is taking acting classes.
adj.AdjectiveTemporarily performing the duties of a specified position.
He is the acting manager until they find a permanent replacement.
n.NounThe art or occupation of performing fictional roles in plays, films, or television.
She is acting in a play
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How Words Can Harm: Crash Course Philosophy #28
- So a child who knows he's thought of as a troublemaker is more likely to continue acting out, while a child who's perceived as a winner is more likely to push himself to win.
So a child who knows he's thought of as a troublemaker is more likely to continue acting out, while a child who's perceived as a winner is more likely to push himself to win.
- So, a child who knows he's thought of as a troublemaker is more likely to continue acting out,
So, a child who knows he's thought of as a troublemaker is more likely to continue acting out,
Knight
- Notably, all three of the following belong to the Welsh Norman Fitzgerald dynasty, created by the Earls of Desmond, acting as Earls Palatine, for their kinsmen.
Notably, all three of the following belong to the Welsh Norman Fitzgerald dynasty, created by the Earls of Desmond, acting as Earls Palatine, for their kinsmen.
- Desmond, acting as Earls Palatine, for their kinsmen.
Desmond, acting as Earls Palatine, for their kinsmen.
Anne Marie - 2002 ( cover by J.Fla )
- but acting like grown-ups, like we are in the present, drinking from plastic cups, singing "Love's Forever and Ever." Well, I guess that was true.
but acting like grown-ups, like we are in the present, drinking from plastic cups, singing "Love's Forever and Ever." Well, I guess that was true.
- But acting like grown ups
But acting like grown ups
Multiple Universes are Stupid - SOUTH PARK
- Yeah, right, you just acting crazy 'cause you wanna
Yeah, right, you just acting crazy 'cause you wanna
- You just acting crazy 'cause you want to get sent home from school.
You just acting crazy 'cause you want to get sent home from school.
Jimmy O. Yang Says There's No Stand-up Comedy In China
- I DIDN'T KNOW I WAS GOING TO GO INTO ACTING.
I DIDN'T KNOW I WAS GOING TO GO INTO ACTING.
- So I didn't know I was going to go into stand-up or acting.
So I didn't know I was going to go into stand-up or acting.
MY NEW JOB
- It's the best thing I—and only thing I know besides screaming and acting like a retard on the internet.
It's the best thing I—and only thing I know besides screaming and acting like a retard on the internet.
- It is in fact my specialty. It's the best and only thing I know besides screaming and acting like a retard on the Internet.
It is in fact my specialty. It's the best and only thing I know besides screaming and acting like a retard on the Internet.
Re:Zero IN 8 MINUTES
- But you're acting like-
But you're acting like-
- But you're acting like— Never!
But you're acting like— Never!
Why Citibank Branches Are Closing Around The World
- I hope you've seen we're acting on it, positioning our firm's long term future and tackling the issues that have held us back head on.
I hope you've seen we're acting on it, positioning our firm's long term future and tackling the issues that have held us back head on.
- Citi. I hope you've seen we're acting on it,
Citi. I hope you've seen we're acting on it,
Learn 60 English Action Verbs In Under 10 Minutes! Acted Out For Easy Memorization!
- Welcome to this English lesson where I'm going to help you learn over 50 English action verbs, and I'm going to try and make them really easy to remember by acting them all out.
Welcome to this English lesson where I'm going to help you learn over 50 English action verbs, and I'm going to try and make them really easy to remember by acting them all out.
- by acting them all out.
by acting them all out.
Avengers: Infinity War Cast on Premiere of the Movie
- It could have ruined your acting career.
It could have ruined your acting career.
- YOUR ACTING CAREER.
YOUR ACTING CAREER.